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Biology

Simple Diffusion

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Simple diffusion allows small, nonpolar molecules like oxygen to pass through cell membranes without any energy input.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered how oxygen reaches your cells or how carbon dioxide leaves them? It all starts with a simple process called diffusion.