Factor affecting the rate of Diffusion Biology

Diffusion is  the process in which molecule move toward the higher concentration  The rate of diffusion may depend on the several factors.

Following are the different factors which may affect the rate of diffusion.

Membrane thickness:

The less the membrane thickness the diffusion rate is higher as the molecule easily pass through the membrane.

Temperature:

Increase into the temperature increase the diffusion rate of the process. If body temperature is high then the all the process into the body which happens due to the diffusion is high.

Concentration gradient:

The greater the concentration difference between two sides. The higher the diffusion rate.

Surface Area:

The larger the surface area of the membrane the higher the diffusion rate.

Distance:

Distance is one of the important parameters which decides the diffusion rate. The more the distance the less the diffusion rate.

Size of the Molecule:

The smaller particle diffuses the more rapid than the larger particle. As the small particle by diffuse easily through the cell membrane than the large molecules. 

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