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Differentiate between diffusion and osmosis. |
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Answer» Diffusion I) it is the MOVEMENT of salt or mineral molecules from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower concentration. 2) it TAKES place in any medium such as solid LIQUID and gas. 3) it does not require any SEMIPERMEABLE membrane 4) it is comparatively a faster process in gases, slow in liquids Osmosis I) it is the movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of their higher concentration to region of the lower concentration. 2) It takes place only in a liquid medium. 3) it requires a semipermeable membrane. 4) it is a slow process |
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