Question 3
Cell and Its EnvironmentOne major difference between osmosis and diffusion is that diffusion
- A.does not need a semipermeable membrane
- B.does not take place in living tissues
- C.takes place only in a liquid medium
- D.takes place only in a gaseous medium
- E.cannot be demonstrated experimentally
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (does not need a semipermeable membrane)
Explanation
Osmosis is the movement of water through a semipermeable membrane, while diffusion can happen with or without any membrane.