Question

What are the different types of osmosis? Give examples.

Answer 1

There are two type of osmosis:

Endosmosis : The process in which the water molecules enter into the cell.
Exosmosis : The process in which the water molecules move out of the cell.

Examples of Osmosis are :

1. Absorption of water by plant roots.
2. Swelling of resins and other seeds when they are soaked in water.
3. Re-absorption of water by tubules of the nephron in the kidneys.