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During diffusion :...

During diffusion :

A

solvents move from the area of higher to lower concentration but not solutes

B

there is a net movement of molecules from the area of higher to lower concentration

C

a cell must be present for any movement of molecules to occur

D

molecules move against their concentration gradient if they are small and charge

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B
there is a net movement of molecules from the area of higher to lower concentration
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