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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how is osmosis different from diffusion open study. A.Osmosis refers to substances moving up a concentration gradient, while diffusion refers to substances moving down a concentration gradient. B.Osmosis is a form of passive transport, while diffusion is a form of active transport. C.Osmosis is a form of active transport, while diffusion is a form of passive transport. D.Osmosis refers specifically to the diffusion of water.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@MikeyMaximum

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@XxbulldogsxX

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Osmosis is the phenomenon of the movement of Solvent molecules from lower solute conc. to higher solute conc. through a semi-permeable membrane to make solute conc. equal on both sides. Osmosis is diffusion of water across a semi-permeable membrane.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

would that help?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no a lot

OpenStudy (anonymous):

?

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Osmosis is also a kind of diffusion but the catch is, it mostly involves a semi-permeable membrane and the term is `specifically used when solvent is water. `

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so did it help i did not understand that? xD

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yours helped a little

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but i am just checking my answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is d. tho

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yay a medal!! thankyou!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:D

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