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Imbibition/diffusion is the movement of substances from the region of their higher concentration to the region of lower concentration.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Terms**: - Imbibition and diffusion are two processes related to the movement of substances. - Imbibition refers to the absorption of water by solids or colloids, while diffusion is the movement of substances from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration. 2. **Defining Diffusion**: - Diffusion is a passive transport mechanism. This means it does not require energy (ATP) to occur. ...
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