Passive diffusion

A. is the process by which molecules move from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration.
B. is a spontaneous process.
C. requires the presence of a transmembrane protein.
D. Occursonly when the membrane is permeable to the solute.
E. requires energy.


B. is a spontaneous process.

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