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27-08-2015
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why are gradients important in diffusion and osmosis?

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27-08-2015

Diffusion is the movement of particles down a concentration gradient.
Osmosis is the movement of water particles.
If there is no gradient then the particles will not move and therefore neither diffusion nor osmosis can take place.

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