Biology, asked by poopwoor, 10 months ago

Is osmosis an broader term for diffusion or diffusion is a broader term for osmosis

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Answered by nikhitripathi
3

Explanation:

osmosis is particularly used for flow water along concen. gradient that is low high concen. to low. hence osmosis is not said to be broader term for diffusion.

whereas

diffusion occurs with any molecule whether being solute or gas or water. diffusion of water is called osmosis

HENCE diffusion is a broader term for osmosis

Answered by Anirban26
2

Answer:

The movement of a substance from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower concentration is called Diffusion.

The diffusion of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from a region where water is more concentrated to a region where water is less concentrated is called Osmosis.

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