Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
Differentiate between Diffusion and Osmosis (Definition)
Advertisements
उत्तर
Diffusion and Osmosis (Definition):
| Diffusion | Osmosis |
| Diffusion is the free movement of molecules of a substance from the region of its higher concentration to the region of its lower concentration when the two substances are in direct contact. | Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane from a more dilute solution (with a lower solute concentration) to a less dilute solution (with a higher solute concentration). |
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
The most appropriate characteristic of a semipermeable membrane is that
Leaves of the sensitive plant wilt and droop down on a slight touch. What mechanism brings about this change?
Distinguish between the following:
Hypotonic and Hypertonic solutions
Name the following:
Condition of cell in which the cell contents are shrunken.
Explain why:
The leaves of wilted lettuce, if kept in cold water, become crisp.
Mention whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F) and give explanation in support of your answer.
Plasmolysis is reverse of deplasmolysis.
Differentiate between the following
Endosmosis and Exosmosis
Give Technical Term for the following.
A solution whose concentration is equal to the cell sap.
Define the following term:
Osmotic Pressure
