Assertion :Diffusion is a passive type of transport. Reason: Osmosis is an active process of membrane transport.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
Diffusion is a process in which the molecules spreads due to their kinetic energy and movement of molecules is from higher concentration to lower concentration. In diffusion process, solute and solvent move to equalize the concentration of the solution. Diffusion process does not require energy and thus it is passive transport. Osmosis is a process in which the solvent molecules move from lower solute concentration to higher solute concentration through a semi-permeable membrane. This process does not require energy. Thus, the correct answer is option C.