Diffusion across Biological Membranes: A simulation Introduction Diffusion is the process by which collisions between molecules cause to spread apart. This movement is described as movement from an area of greater concentration to an area of lower concentration. Hence‚ diffusion continues until the molecules are equally distributed. This is to ensure that molecules have reached a state of equilibrium. Diffusion occurs spontaneously‚ no energy is involved. In cells‚ Diffusion occurs through
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The effect of size on the effectiveness of diffusion Aim: To use agar blocks infused with 0.1 Molar sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and phenolphthalein to investigate the relationship between shape and surface area: volume ratio on the effectiveness of diffusion. Hypothesis: That for a cube of agar‚ the time taken for complete colourisation due to diffusion of HCl is directly proportional to the cubes volume. Materials: |A block of agar (10cm x 5cm x 3cm) with 0.1M NaOH and |1x 250mL
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Lab #5: Refraction of Light Theory: Refraction can be defined as the bending of a wave when it enters a medium which causes it to have some reduced speed. In terms of light‚ refraction occurs when the ray passes through some medium which slows its speed; such as water or glass. In this instance the ray tends to bend towards the normal of the medium. The amount of bending or refraction which occurs can be calculated using Snell’s Law (). Objective: To measure the index of refraction of Lucite
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Where as the active transport requires energy from the molecule to be moved. oFacilitated diffusion can only move in one direction from high concentration to low concentration‚ which is with the gradient. Where the active transport can move from both low concentrations to high concentrations‚ therefore it can move against the gradient where as the facilitated diffusion can not. The process of active transportation is when a molecule work together with the active side of a protein
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The Technology-Diffusion Model illustrates how a social institution reacts to a new technology as follows: • “Innovative technology is created • Institution adopts technology to carry out existing functions more efficiently • Institution accommodates internally to take better advantage of new efficiencies • Institution develops new functions and activities made possible by capabilities of the technology • Institution may become obsolete‚ be replaced‚ or be radically transformed • Other institutions
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Technology and Cultural Diffusion Essay Afterward‚ write two solid paragraphs‚ with a minimum of six full sentences‚ that explains five ways in which life in your home‚ school and community reflects a variety of cultures. Cultures are extremely influential. Today‚ with the great mix of cultures in our country we can experience different ways of living‚ observe other religious practices‚ and even try new foods that are different from the cultures in which we were raised. One example is how many
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The purpose of this lab was to observe how molarity concentration affects diffusion.The lab was primarily based on osmosis and diffusion. Diffusion is when the movement of molecules from a high concentration that go to a low concentration to a high concentration to eventually reach an equilibrium. Osmosis is when water will diffuse from high water concentration to low water concentration to reach equilibrium. When the solutions are different the lower concentration solute is hypotonic while the higher
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Process of Diffusion and its importance in living organisms Diffusion is the movement of molecules or ions down a concentration gradient i.e. from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. For a diffusion system to be efficient‚ it should have a large surface area so that high amount of substances can be exchanged at a time. It should also have a thin membrane and a continuous supply of substances‚ as a thin membrane means that the diffusion pathway would be short‚ and the continuous
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The effect of molecular weight on the diffusion rates of Potassium permanganate (KMnO4)‚ Potassium dichromate(K2Cr2O7) and Methylene Blue^1 _________________ Group 3 Sec. X-1L February 6‚ 2012 ____________________ ABSTRACT The effect of molecular weight on the diffusion of substances were tested through the use of agar-water gel with three wells placed in a petri dish. Drops of three different substances namely: Potassium
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The first lab will investigate the movement of glucose and starch across a selectively permeable membrane through a process of diffusion. The movement of a solute through this membrane is called dialysis . Diffusion is a form of passive transport. It is the movement of molecules from areas of higher concentration to those of lower concentration‚ until there is an even concentration. This movement is random because it is a result of kinetic energy. Diffusion is a slow process‚ but there are many factors
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