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Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a higher concentration of water to a lower concentration of water without the use of energy.

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What is the relationship between osmosis and diffusion by definition what is the only substance that can carry out osmosis?

Osmosis is a specific type of diffusion that involves the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration. Water is the only substance that carries out osmosis due to its ability to move freely through the membrane.


Do osmosis has a high or low concentration?

As per Definition of osmosis: "Osmosis is the passage of water from the region of high water concentration through a semi permeable membrane to a region of low water concentration". Thus, Osmosis do have an area of high and low concentration of water solutions.


Best definition of osmosis?

Osmosis is the movement of solvent molecules from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration through a semi-permeable membrane, in order to equalize the concentration on both sides of the membrane.


Does osmosis require a carrier?

NO. Osmosis( by definition) is the DIFFUSION of water from a high concentration gradient to a low concentration gradient across a semipermeable membrane. As diffusion is a form of passive transport, it doesnt require a carrier


What is the complete definition of diffusion osmosis?

Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. Osmosis is the movement of solvent molecules (usually water) across a selectively permeable membrane from a dilute solution to a more concentrated solution. Together, diffusion and osmosis are vital processes in maintaining the balance of substances within cells and across cell membranes.