Force by which particles move outward from an area of greater concentration to lesser concentration:
A. Pinocytosis
B. Osmosis
C. Passive diffusion
D. Metabolism
Answer: C. Passive diffusion
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A simultaneous practice of conjoined activities that are crucial to knowing persons is known as
A. Designing. B. Participative engaging. C. Knowing. D. Further knowing.