Explain the difference between diffusion and osmosis on the basis of membrane .

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Osmosis
Diffusion
Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a region of lower solute concentration to higher through a semi permeable membrane.
It is the movement of particles in a solution from higher concentration area towards area of lower concentration.
It occurs when the cell is placed in a medium with lower solute concentration.
It mostly occurs within gas molecules and liquid molecules.
Water is necessary for movement.
Water is not necessary.
Osmosis is the transportation of water.
Diffusion is the transportation of any solute like oxygen, carbon dioxide, salt etc.
Osmosis is a slow process.
Diffusion is a quick process which occurs rapidly.
Osmosis occurs over short distance.
Diffusion occurs over any distance.

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Osmosis	Diffusion
Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a region of lower solute concentration to higher through a semi permeable membrane.	It is the movement of particles in a solution from higher concentration area towards area of lower concentration.
It occurs when the cell is placed in a medium with lower solute concentration.	It mostly occurs within gas molecules and liquid molecules.
Water is necessary for movement.	Water is not necessary.
Osmosis is the transportation of water.	Diffusion is the transportation of any solute like oxygen, carbon dioxide, salt etc.
Osmosis is a slow process.	Diffusion is a quick process which occurs rapidly.
Osmosis occurs over short distance.	Diffusion occurs over any distance.