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for diffusion to occur, which condition must be met? a concentration gradient must exist. a hypotonic external environment must exist. a hypertonic external environment must exist. dynamic equilibrium must exist.
Diffusion is the movement of substances from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. A concentration gradient, which is a difference in concentration between two areas, is essential for this movement to occur. Hypotonic or hypertonic environments relate to osmosis in the context of cells and water movement, and dynamic equilibrium is the end - state of diffusion, not a requirement for it to start.
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A. A concentration gradient must exist.