NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Osmosis can be defined as the movement of water molecules from a higher water concentration area to the area of less water concentration through a semipermeable membrane. In other words, it can be defined as the diffusion of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diffusion is the movement of a substance from an area of a higher amount toward a lower amount. The diffusion of water across a membrane because of a difference in concentration is called osmosis. If a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, water will move into the cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diffusion. Osmosis. Movement of any type of substance is possible from a higher concentration area to a lower concentration area. Only solvent (generally water) can move from the area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. Solid, liquid or gas, diffusion can take place in any of these media.

Detailed explanation-4: -In both diffusion and osmosis, particles move from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration. Diffusion can occur in any mixture, including one that includes a semipermeable membrane, while osmosis always occurs across a semipermeable membrane.