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First off, osmosis is the process by which H2O molecules DIFFUSE across a cell membrane from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. Therefore, osmosis is related to diffusion because osmosis is a type of diffusion
well if you look at it this way:
-they both travel from region of high concentration to high concentration
-they both involve the movement of something
-they are both examples of passive transport
-they both pass through a semi-permeable membrane
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoSimilarities:
Transport of ions, atoms, molecules, etc., within a fluid system,
Driven by a systemic imbalance of concentration (pH, energy etc.),
Goal is systemic equilibrium.
Differences:
Diffusion:
Refers to a single, undivided system,
Allows dispersal of all transportable substances.
Osmosis:
Refers to a dual system,
System divided by a permeable membrane,
Selectively allows transport through membrane.
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∙ 15y agoAnswer:
Diffusion is when the highest point of concentration goes to the lower point of concentration (particles). Osmosis is the opposite. Because of selective permeability (only some particles may pass), the lower point of concentration will go the the higher point of concentration. What's same about it? In the end, the ratio will be the same; it will be equal. It is pretty much the same thing. Hope this helps you!
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Diffusion is the passage of a material (solute or colloidal dispersion) from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration in a liquid or gas. The process continues until the entire solution is at one concentration. No energy is generated.
Osmosis is the passage of a solvent through a semi-permeable membrane from a solution of low solute concentration to a solution with a high solute concentration. The fluid moves through the membrane. Energy is generated (e.g. If the membrane is in the shape of a closed tube the interior pressure increases.)
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∙ 15y agoOsmosis is a subset of diffusion. Osmosis is a special type of diffusion. The definition of Osmosis is: the diffusion of water through a semi-permeable membrane. The diffusion process continues for ever but the net effect can be measured and noticed until the diffusion rate in both directions becomes equalized producing a state of diffusion equilibrium.
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∙ 14y agoThe relationship is that osmosis is the diffusion of water throught a selective permeable membrane.
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∙ 12y agoThere's not really a relation, because osmosis is the process of reproduction, while diffusion is were two cells separate from each other.. there is a process in osmosis were the cell splits
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∙ 15y agoOsmosis is the term used for water movement form the inside of a cell to the out side, or the movement of water from the outside of the cell to the inside.
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∙ 10y agoProcess is similar in both.Osmosis take place through selectively permeable membrane.
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What is the diffusion of water through the cell membrane is called?
Facilitated Diffusion
Is excretory system osmosis or diffusion?
osmosis
What types of transport mechanisms through the cell membrane are passive?
diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and osmosis
What is the difference between the processes of osmosis and diffusion?
Diffusion is the movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. Osmosis is the movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a semi-permable membrance.
What is the name of the diffusion of water?
Osmosis. Osmosis is not the same as diffusion of water. Diffusion of water is just diffusion like with any other substance: the particles spreading, making a homogeneous distribution. Osmosis involves a semipermeabel membrane, where water goes from low solvent concentration to high solvent concentration.
What is relationship between osmosis and diffusion?
The relationship is that osmosis is the diffusion of water throught a selective permeable membrane.
Explain the relationship between diffusion and osmosis?
Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration; osmosis is the same thing, but with water molecules, not other types of molecules.
5 differences between diffusion and osmosis?
The differences between diffusion and osmosis are really just that osmosis takes place with water and through a membrane. Diffusion is just the spread of molecules from high concentration to low. Osmosis is diffusion of water through a membrane.
Differentiate between osmosis and diffusion?
Osmosis is related to movement of water where as diffusion is related to movement of gases.
Distinguish between osmosis and diffusion?
The difference between Diffusion and Osmosis is by the process of them diffusing and the outcome such as an example of a sugar cube... In Diffusion Molecules move from high concentration just Osmosis although in the diffusion process of "Diffusion" it uses Kinetic energy and Concentration Gradient while "Osmosis" does not require cells to expand energy, in result Osmosis uses Passive Transport of Water.
What are the differences of the processes of osmosis and diffusion?
Osmosis is the diffusion of water.
How do osmosis differ from diffusion?
osmosis is diffusion through a membrane
Are diffusion and osmosis passive or active transports?
Diffusion and osmosis are passive and do not require energy.
What is the relattionship between osmosis and diffusion?
Diffusion describes the movement of molecules from where they are abundant to where they are scarce - or from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration Osmosis is diffusion through a semi-permeable membrane
Osmosis is the diffusion of?
Osmosis is the diffusion of water across the cell membrance
What is the difffrence between diffusion and osmosis?
1 diff. Semi permiable membrane is required in osmosis while it is not required in diffusion. 2 diff. Osmosis cn occur only in liquid medium while diffusion cn occur in all mediums.
Are earthworms diffusion or osmosis?
osmosis
