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Paper 3 structured question: Diffusion

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Diffusion

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Diffusion is a key process in the exchange of gases and solutes in living organisms.

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Diffusion in Cells

Oxygen and carbon dioxide move in and out of cells by diffusion to support respiration and photosynthesis.

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    Describe how diffusion allows oxygen to enter cells.

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Waste Removal by Diffusion

Waste substances like carbon dioxide diffuse out of cells into the surrounding fluid to be eliminated.

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    Describe the significance of diffusion in removing carbon dioxide from cells.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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