Biology
Answer
| Sl. No. | Osmosis | Diffusion |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of its higher concentration to an area of its lower concentration is called Osmosis. | The movement of salt or mineral molecules from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower concentration is called Diffusion. |
| 2. | It takes place only in a liquid medium. | It takes place in any medium such as solid, liquid and gas. |
| 3. | It requires a semi-permeable membrane. | It does not require any semi-permeable. |
| 4. | It is a slow process. | It is comparatively a faster process in gases, slow in liquids. |