Question

A difference between diffusion and osmosis is

• A. A semi-permeable membrane is required for osmosis while diffusion requires no semi-permeable membrane
• B. In osmosis movement of molecules is only in one direction whereas in diffusion movement is on both sides
• C. In osmosis only the solvent moves while in diffusion both solute and solvent move
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Correct answer is (a) A semi-permeable membrane is required for osmosis while diffusion requires no semi-permeable membraneCorrect answer is (b) In osmosis movement of molecules is only in one direction whereas in diffusion movement is on both sidesCorrect answer is (c) In osmosis only the solvent moves while in diffusion both solute and solvent move