The process of movement of molecules from high to low concentration without energy is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of movement of molecules from high to low concentration without energy is:
A. Passive diffusion
B. Active transport
C. Endocytosis
D. Osmosis
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Passive diffusion is the net movement of molecules down their concentration gradient without energy. Osmosis is water diffusion, active transport uses energy, endocytosis is vesicular uptake.

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