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Osmosis is the diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane. Diffusion refers to the simple property of moving from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration so that the concentration of the total area will be equal and balanced (at equilibrium). Diffusion can occur with any substance and does not require but can involve a permeable membrane.
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The movement of molecules from high concentration to low concetration?
This process is called diffusion. It occurs when molecules move randomly and eventually spread out to areas of lower concentration to achieve an equilibrium. Diffusion is a passive process, meaning it does not require energy input.
How does the cell transport water?
It uses osmosis (diffusion for water) so the water just travels naturally. If you want more information, use these terms in Google, hypertonic, isotonic, hypotonic, diffusion, osmosis
Why do scientists use two separate terms to describe diffusion and osmosis?
Diffusion describes dispersion of a contaminant through a bulk fluid. Osmosis describes dispersion of a contaminant through a membrane or divider of some sort.
Is there antonyms for osmosis?
Some possible antonyms for osmosis could include terms like diffusion, separation, or blockage. These words describe processes that involve the movement away from equilibrium, preventing mixing or flow, unlike osmosis which involves the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration.
Cells take in oxygen by simple diffusion and glucose by facilitated diffusion Therefore oxygen uptake and glucose uptake will differ from each other in all respects except what?
Oxygen uptake and glucose uptake will differ in terms of the transport mechanisms involved, as oxygen is taken in by simple diffusion while glucose requires facilitated diffusion. Other factors such as energy requirements, concentration gradients, and specific transport proteins involved may also vary between the two processes.
Are diffusion and osmosis the same process?
No osmosis is actually a special term used just for the movement of water across a cell membrane. We don't use that term for anything else. Diffusion is for the movement of other substances but not always involving a cell membrane. For example, scent can diffuse in the air. Science tends to be like this but it is important to use exact terms.
How are osmosis and diffusion similar to homeostasis?
tecnicly, they arn't osmosis (in terms of life) is the diffusion of water across the cell membrane diffusion is the natral movement of particls from a higher consintration to a lower consintration.
How are clouds different and why?
clouds differ in terms of their meaning. some clouds means rain or storm.
What is the difference between osmosis and diffusion in terms of solute and solvent?
Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a region of low solute concentration to a solution with a high solute concentration, down a solute concentration gradient. Diffusion is a spontaneous movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. (ex. tea flavoring moving from an area of high to low concentration in hot water.)
What is the meaning of the word diffusion?
The word "diffusers" is the plural of the word "diffuser". In terms of hairstyling, a diffuser is a hairdryer attachment which spreads the warm air it generates.
How does passive diffusion differ from facilitated diffusion in terms of their mechanisms of transport?
Passive diffusion and facilitated diffusion both involve the movement of molecules across a cell membrane, but they differ in their mechanisms of transport. Passive diffusion does not require the assistance of transport proteins and relies on the natural movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. Facilitated diffusion, on the other hand, involves the use of specific transport proteins to help molecules move across the membrane, typically from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. In summary, passive diffusion is a simple process driven by concentration gradients, while facilitated diffusion involves the assistance of transport proteins for more efficient movement of molecules.
How does the process of diffusion differ from convection in terms of the movement of particles?
Diffusion involves the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, while convection involves the transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid. In diffusion, particles move randomly, while in convection, particles move in a specific direction due to the flow of the fluid.
