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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.
Distinguish between the following:
Filtration and diffusion
Name the following:
The process by which raisins swell up when placed in a beaker of water.
Explain why:
Bacteria and fungi do not grow in pickles, jams, jellies and squashes.
Differentiate between:
Osmosis and Diffusion
Give Technical Term for the following.
The pressure which is responsible for the movement of water molecules across the cortical cells of the root.
Fill in the Blanks
Diffusion is the movement of molecules from a region of their ________ concentration to the region of their ________ concentration.
