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const2013 [10]
3 years ago
12

Diffusion occurs because of the ________________________ of molecules.

Biology
1 answer:
rosijanka [135]3 years ago
6 0
Diffusion occurs because of the movement of molecules from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration. This movement of molecules occurs due to a thermal motion. Diffusion normally occurs between two compartments having difference in concentration. In case of fluid it moves from the region of higher concentration to the region of concentration until a balance is reached. The process of diffusion is very important for the humans as well. The oxygen that humans breathe in gets diffused with the blood.


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