Becker's World of the Cell (9th Edition)
Becker's World of the Cell (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780321934925
Author: Jeff Hardin, Gregory Paul Bertoni
Publisher: PEARSON
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Summary Introduction

To explain: The way in which osmosis is different from the simple diffusion of molecular oxygen (O2) across a membrane.

Introduction: Cell is the basic “fundamental unit” of life. Every organism is composed of a cell. Cells perform cellular activities to maintain their normal functioning. One such important cellular activity is transportation. The process of carrying molecules, gases, organic substances and ions from one part to another part of the cell is termed as transportation. Osmosis and diffusion are different ways of transportation in the cell.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The way in which osmosis is similar to the simple diffusion.

Introduction: Cell is the basic “fundamental unit” of life. Every organism is composed of a cell. Cells perform cellular activities to maintain their normal functioning. One such important cellular activity is transportation. The process of carrying molecules, gases, organic substances and ions from one part to another part of the cell is termed as transportation. Osmosis and diffusion are different ways of transportation in the cell.

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