Definition for Simple Diffusion

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Simple diffusion is the net movement of substances from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration.

Generally, simple diffusion of water, gases, and other small, uncharged molecules across plasma membranes can occur in the absence of transport proteins. Facilitated diffusion involves plasma membrane and vacuolar protein channels and transporters.