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What is the difference between osmosis and reverse osmosis?
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Reverse osmosis involves :
1. Use of energy
2. Movement against concentration gradient
3. Special dense membrane used.
Osmosis involves :
1. No use of energy
2. Movement along the concentration gradient
3. Any semi permeable membrane
These two processes are the exact opposite to each other.

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