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Movement of the molecules of solids, gases or liquids from the region of their higher concentration to the region of their lower concentration is known as

A

diffusion

B

osmosis

C

imbibition

D

active transport.

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Diffusion is the movement of the particles of different substances from the region of their higher concentration free energy or diffusion pressure to the region of their lower concentration, free energy or diffusion pressure.
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