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    Lecture – 06

    Similarities between diffusion and


    osmosis:
    1. Both osmosis and diffusion equalize the concentration of two solutions.
    2. Both diffusion and osmosis are passive transport processes, which means they
    do not require any input of extra energy to occur.
    3. In both diffusion and osmosis, particles move from an area of higher
    concentration to one of lower concentration.

    Differences between diffusion and osmosis:

    Diffusion Osmosis

    The movement of particles from a region of


    higher concentration to a region of lower The movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable membran
    concentration.

    Diffusion can occur in liquids and gases. Osmosis can occur in liquid only.

    A semi-permeable membrane is not


    A semi-permeable membrane is required.
    required.

    The constituent particles move randomly in


    The constituent particles move only in one direction.
    all directions.

    Water is not essentially required. Water is required for the movement of particles.
    Comparing diffusion, osmosis and
    active transport
    In animals, plants and microorganisms, substances move into and out of cells
    by diffusion, osmosis and active transport.

    Energy
    Process Description Substances transported
    required

    Substances move from a high to a


    Carbon dioxide, oxygen, water,
    Diffusion lower concentration down a No
    food substances, wastes, eg urea
    concentration gradient

    Water moves from a high to a lower


    concentration across a partially
    Osmosis Water No
    permeable membrane and down a
    concentration gradient

    Mineral ions into plant roots.


    Substances move from low to higher
    Active Glucose from the gut into
    concentration up a concentration Yes
    transport intestinal cells, from where it
    gradient
    moves into the blood

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