Question

Why is it important for biologists to understand osmosis and diffusion?

Answer 1

well its one of those funny little things that are bothersome and funny

Answer 2

do you know what either are?

Answer 3

osmosis
"a process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one."

Answer 4

yeah. osmosis is the process of moving from a less concentrated area to a higher. and opposite for diffusion

Answer 5

diffusion:
"the process whereby particles of liquids, gases, or solids intermingle as the result of their spontaneous movement caused by thermal agitation and in dissolved substances move from a region of higher to one of lower concentration."

Answer 6

okay so now we got definitions lets think about where they would be used

Answer 7

like examples?

Answer 8

what scientific disciplines would they be used in?

Answer 9

biotechnology? biochemistry?

Answer 10

uh. I have no idea

Answer 11

thats okay kiddo

Answer 12

basically these processes are involved in absorption of food materials and water from intestine and that makes them super important for medical scientists such a moi

Answer 13

as*

Answer 14

it assists in understanding the anatomy but more-so the physiology of organisms retaining such

Answer 15

oh ok

Answer 16

make sense?

Answer 17

yes

Answer 18

sure?

Answer 19

okay well i shall go finish my lab

Answer 20

lemme know if theres anything else

Answer 21

ok thanks!

Answer 22

and i am studying to be a neuro surgeon so if the words i use dont make any sense make sure you ask so you do understand :)

Answer 23

theres nothing wrong with asking :D