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O-LevelBiologyCell Biology5090/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q21 Mark

Which statement about diffusion is correct?

ADiffusion always involves the movement of water molecules.
BDiffusion depends on the presence of a partially permeable membrane.
CDiffusion only happens to molecules in a solution.
DDiffusion only involves molecules moving down a concentration gradient.

✓ Correct answer

D: Diffusion only involves molecules moving down a concentration gradient.

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Cell Biology, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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