The Presence of Both Acacias and Eucalyptus Plants in Australia

question 12

Short Answer

The presence of both acacias and eucalyptus plants in Australia but no eucalyptus plants native to other continents is attributed to ________.

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Definitions:

Active Transport

The movement of substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient, requiring energy.

Diffusion

The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Concentration

The amount of a substance per defined space or volume; in a solution, it is the amount of solute dissolved in a unit volume of solvent.

Distilled Water

Water that has been purified through distillation, removing impurities and minerals.