passive transport

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Noun passive transport has 1 sense

passive transport - transport of a substance across a cell membrane by diffusion; expenditure of energy is not required
--₁ is a kind of transport

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Passive Transport

Definition: Passive transport refers to the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the input of energy from the cell. It occurs through various mechanisms such as diffusion, osmosis, and facilitated diffusion.

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Biological:

Noun: The process by which molecules or ions move across a cell membrane without requiring energy expenditure by the cell.
Sample Sentence: Passive transport allows small molecules like oxygen and carbon dioxide to freely move in and out of cells.

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