What Does Diffusion Result From

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Multiple Choice

What does diffusion result from?

• A)ATP-driven processes
• B)ion gradients
• C) inherent kinetic energy of matter
• D) selective permeability
• For the following questions, assume a hypothetical postsynaptic neuron has three presynaptic inputs: X, Y, and Z. Also assume that presynaptic neurons Y and Z are excitatory.

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Cleavage of Glucose

The biochemical process of breaking down glucose molecules into smaller units, often occurring during glycolysis.

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy and pyruvic acid in the process.

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to pyruvate, generating energy in the form of ATP, in the cytoplasm of cells.