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Question
A neutral solute moves across the plasma membrane from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration without using energy. Which process is involved?
Explanation
Neutral solutes may cross the plasma membrane by simple diffusion along their concentration gradient, from higher to lower concentration. This is a form of passive transport and does not require energy.
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