Diffusion and Osmosis in Biological Systems - A comprehensive exploration of molecular movement processes, including diffusion and osmosis, their mechanisms, and factors affecting their rates in biological systems.
• Diffusion occurs when particles spread from high to low concentration areas without energy input
• Temperature significantly impacts the rate of diffusion through increased kinetic energy
• Osmosis is specifically the diffusion of water molecules through partially-permeable membranes
• Both processes are fundamental to cellular function and molecular transport
• Environmental factors like concentration gradients and surface area influence transport rates
