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| Endosmosis | Exosmosis |
| 1. The process of diffusion of water into the cell from outside is called endosmosis | 1. The diffusion of water from inside to outside of a cell is called exosmosis. |
| 2. It occurs when the cell is placed in a hypotonic solution . | 2. It occurs when the cell is placed in a hypertonic solution. |
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