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A) Net movement of molecules occurs until the osmolarity is equal.
B) Diffusion occurs faster at higher temperatures.
C) Diffusion is rapid over short distances and slower over longer distances.
D) Smaller molecules take longer to diffuse than larger ones.


D) Smaller molecules take longer to diffuse than larger ones.

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