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Both osmosis and diffusion are examples of passive transportation wherein energy does not need to be exerted to produce an effect. Both are also a means to make the concentration of two solutions equal. Here, we will discuss how osmosis and diffusion differ from each other.

=== Osmosis ===

Osmosis is the process where liquid moves from a higher region of concentration to a lower region of concentration through a semipermeable membrane. Usually, the solvent or liquid involved in this process is water. Osmosis is an essential process that helps animals transport nutrients and maintain water on a cellular level, as well as help plants absorb water from the soil.

=== Diffusion ===

Diffusion is the movement of particles from a higher region to a lower region of concentration. These particles can be solid, liquid, or gas. Unlike osmosis, particles do not move through a semipermeable membrane. It is a faster process than osmosis, which is quite slow. Diffusion is important because it allows processes like exchange of gases when animals respire or assists in transpiration and photosynthesis for plants.
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! Header text !! Osmosis !! Diffusion
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| Definition || The process where liquid moves from a higher region of concentration to a lower region of concentration through a semipermeable membrane || The movement of particles from a higher region to a lower region of concentration
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| Medium || Liquid || Solid, liquid, or gas
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| Semipermeable membrane || Through the membrane || Does not need the membrane
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| Affecting factors || Temperature, diffusion distance, concentration gradient || Temperature, concentration gradient, pressure, molecular weight
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| Importance || Helps animals in transporting nutrients and maintaining water on cellular levels; provides support for plants and absorbing water from the soil || Helps animals’ respiration and transpiration and photosynthesis for plants
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| Examples || Soaking something in water, root pressure, wrinkled fingers from excessive exposure to water || Spraying perfume or freshener, cigarette smoke scattering in the air, dunking a tea bag in water
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=== Venn Diagram ===
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