Is osmosis simple diffusion?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the relationship between osmosis and simple diffusion, specifically whether they are the same process. It seeks to clarify a fundamental concept in biology regarding the movement of molecules across membranes.
Answer
Osmosis is a type of diffusion.
The final answer is that osmosis is a type of diffusion.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that osmosis is a type of diffusion.
More Information
Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration (higher water concentration) to an area of higher solute concentration (lower water concentration).
Tips
A common mistake is to think that osmosis can occur with any type of molecule. It specifically involves the movement of water.
Sources
- Diffusion and Osmosis - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
- Diffusion and Osmosis - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
- 11.8: Osmosis and Diffusion - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
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