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Talk about passive flow of molecules through the plasma membrane.

Author: H K



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AKA diffusion, occurs due to concentration gradient (from side high salt concentration to low) through channels, transporters or lipids. Solute molecules move due to gradient energy and passive membrane- not making chemical or metabolic activity- thus not spending energy. Never accumelate salts instead establish equilibrium so that the media becomes isotonic. Movement continues at equal rates in both sides.


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