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Define osmosis and state how it differs from diffusion.
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1 markDifficulty: Easy
The movement of water through a semipermeable membrane from a dilute to a concentrated solution is:
- adiffusion
- bosmosis
- cactive transport
- dplasmolysis
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
osmosis
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Explanation
Diffusion needs no membrane and applies to any substance, not only the solvent.
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