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Why do oxygen (O2) molecules move into the cell and carbon dioxide (CO2) molecules move out of the cell on the ciliated side ?

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Answer:

Simple explanation is the process of diffusion

Step-by-step explanation:

Diffusion is defined as the movement of individual molecules of a substance through a semipermeable barrier from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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