Which Property of Diffusion Best Helps Explain the Necessity of the Circulatory

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Multiple Choice

Which property of diffusion best helps explain the necessity of the circulatory system in multicellular organisms?

• A) Molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
• B) Diffusion can take place in an open system or across a partition that separates two systems.
• C) Diffusion is rapid over short distances but much slower over long distances.
• D) Diffusion rate is inversely related to molecule size.

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