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Diffusion
Diffusion
Movement of molecules
or ions down a
concentration gradient.
Diffusion
Movement of molecules
or ions down a
concentration gradient.
Diffusion
Osmosis
Movement of molecules
or ions down a
concentration gradient.
Diffusion
Movement of molecules
or ions down a
concentration gradient.
Osmosis
Movement of water molecules across a
partially permeable membrane, from a
solution of higher water potential to a
solution of lower water potential.
Diffusion
Movement of molecules
or ions down a
concentration gradient.
Osmosis
Movement of water molecules across a
partially permeable membrane, from a
solution of higher water potential to a
solution of lower water potential.
Diffusion
Movement of molecules
or ions down a
concentration gradient.
Osmosis
Similarities
Diffusion
Osmosis
Similarities
Movement of molecules
Movement of water molecules across a
or ions down a Both are passive processes
partially(no
permeable membrane, from a
concentration respiratory
gradient. energy required)
solution of higher water potential to a
solution of lower water potential.
Movement of substances down a
concentration gradient
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Diffusion
Osmosis
Similarities
Movement of molecules
Movement of water molecules across a
or ions down a Both are passive processes
partially(no
permeable membrane, from a
concentration respiratory
gradient. energy required)
solution of higher water potential to a
solution of lower water potential.
Movement of substances down a
concentration gradient
Differences
Refers to any substance,
gaseous or liquid
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Diffusion
Movement of molecules
or ions down a
concentration gradient.
Osmosis
Active Transport
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Diffusion
Movement of molecules
or ions down a
concentration gradient.
Osmosis
Movement of water molecules across a
partially permeable membrane, from a
solution of higher water potential to a
solution of lower water potential.
Active Transport
Movement of
substances (solutes or
ions) against a
concentration gradient.
Respiratory energy is
required.
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