How do substances like CO₂ and water move in and out of cell ? Discuss.

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5. THE FUNDAMENTAL UNIT OF LIFE

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How do substances like $CO_2$ and water move in and out of the cell ? Discuss.

Option A

Option B

Option C

Option D

Solution

Substances like $CO_2$ accumulate in high concentration inside the cell. There is $CO_2$ concentration difference in the internal and external environment of a cell. $CO_2$ moves out of the cell, from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration outside the cell by the process of diffusion.

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