1. | involves crossing the cell membrane multiple times |
2. | is through mass flow |
3. | accounts for a very small fraction of water flow in roots |
4. | is relatively much slower than the symplastic flow |
1. | Unlike facilitated transport, simple diffusion requires special membrane proteins |
2. | Both simple diffusion and facilitated transport are highly selective |
3. | Facilitated transport is an uphill transport and requires ATP energy |
4. | Both facilitated transport and active transport are liable to saturate |
1. | Diffusion of solids rather than diffusion in solids is more likely. |
2. | The diffusion rate depends upon the size of the substances; smaller substances diffuse slower |
3. | Diffusion is dependent on a living system |
4. | Movement by diffusion is passive and no energy expenditure takes place in the process |