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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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