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How osmosis and diffusion are alike?

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Both are passive processes, occurring without any input of energy. Substances diffuse down their concentration gradients; although molecules move randomly, in all directions, the net movement will be from an area of higher concentration toward an area of lower concentration. Osmosis is a specific case of diffusion. The term refers to the diffusion of water molecules.

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