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Role of Diffusion in Organism Functions by Lucinda Smart is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Diffusion is the passive movement of molecules from areas of higher to lower concentration and is important for living things. It aids in respiration and digestion by allowing gases and nutrients to passively move through organisms. Several factors affect the diffusion rate, including surface area, temperature, concentration gradients, and thickness of gas exchange surfaces. Different organisms are adapted in various ways to maximize gas exchange via diffusion, such as through thin skin/membranes, networks
- Author
- Lucinda Smart
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- EN