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प्रश्न
Differentiate between Diffusion and Osmosis (Definition)
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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). |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the following statements:
Hypotonic solution is one in which the solution kept outside the cell has lower solute concentration than ……………… the cell.
Choose the correct answer:
Plasmolysis will occur when the cell is placed in a __________
What is the significance of diffusion?
What is the water potential?
Give Technical Term for the following.
A solution whose concentration is equal to the cell sap.
Name the following:
The pressure through which water can rise upto some feet.
Fill in the Blanks
Osmosis in the diffusion of _______ molecules from the region of higher _____ potential to that of lower potential across a S.P.M.
Multiple Choice Question:
Osmosis involves:
Define the following term:
Tonicity
