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What isthe differences between osmosis active transport and diffusion?

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In active transport, the molecules are carried against the force of diffusion. This is the opposite of facilitated transport. Also in active transport, energy in the form of ATP is required, since the molecules move against the normal flow. Note that energy is not needed in faciliated transport

Osmosis and diffusion are essentially the same thing apart from osmosis diffuses through a partially permeable membrane (very thin wall with small holes) therefore only water can get through as this is a very small molecule. This follows the concentration gradient so it goes from high concentration to low concentration whereas active uptake goes against the concentration gradient which requires ATP (energy from respiration) but it still transfers through a membrane.

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