Question 9
Cell and Its EnvironmentWhich of the following statements is incorrect about diffusion?
- A.It involves degradation of soluble particles in solvents
- B.it occurs mainly in gaseous and liquid media
- C.No membrane is needed to effect the movement of molecules
- D.Molecules move from region of lower concentration to that of higher concentration
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Answer: D (Molecules move from region of lower concentration to that of higher concentration)
Explanation
In diffusion molecules move from where they are more concentrated to where they are less concentrated, not the other way round.