Why is diffusion important to cells?

it permits the sorting of water molecules from solute molecules, such as sugar.

it regulates salt content in the cell, preventing bloating and shriveling.

it maintain the balance of materials needed for survival, such as oxygen and water.

the back and forth movement creates extra energy as adp is transformed into atp.

Match the following terms and definitions. 1. species that are adapted to live in equilibrium at carrying capacity population density 2. population growth that reaches equilibrium and carrying capacity population 3. death rate mortality 4. birth rate k-selected 5. a group of interacting individuals of the same species within the same geographic area natality 6. the number of organisms living in a particular area logistic growth