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  • Understanding Oxygen Diffusion Across Semi-Permeable Membranes
    The movement of oxygen molecules over time from one side of a semipermeable membrane to the other is known as diffusion.

    Here's why:

    * Semipermeable membrane: This membrane allows some substances to pass through while blocking others. In this case, it allows oxygen molecules to pass through.

    * Diffusion: This is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. Oxygen molecules will move from the side of the membrane with a higher concentration of oxygen to the side with a lower concentration until the concentration is equal on both sides.

    Important Note: This process doesn't require energy, making it a passive transport mechanism.

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