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Question
Differentiate between:
Osmosis and Diffusion
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Solution
| Osmosis | Diffusion |
| Osmosis is a special type of diffusion which involves the movement of solvent molecules from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower concentration through a semi-permeable membrane. | Diffusion is the movement of solute molecules or ions from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower concentration without the influence of a semi-permeable membrane. |
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