Question

Osmosis is a special kind of diffusion.
If true enter 1 else enter 0.

Answer 1

Diffusion and osmosis are the processes which occur to equalize the concentration of two solutions. The movement of particles (solute and solvent) from one part to another part. Check the differences between the two terms.

Complete step by step solution:
Let us discuss the differences between osmosis and diffusion to understand the terms clearly.

S. No.	DIFFUSION	OSMOSIS
1.	The net movement of particles or molecules from a region of higher concentrations to a region of lower concentrations.	A process in which particles of solvent from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated solution.
2.	It is a fast process.	It is a slow process.
3.	Movements are over large distances.	Movements are over short distances
4.	The process occurs in all mediums- liquid, solid and gas medium	Limited to only liquid medium
5.	Both solute and solvent molecules can diffuse	Only solvent molecules can diffuse
6.	Does not requires a semi-permeable membrane	Requires a semi-permeable membrane
7.	The flow occurs in all directions	The flow occurs in only one direction.
8.	Does not requires water solvent for the movement of particles	Requires water solvent for the movement of particles
9.	The process can neither be reversed nor stopped.	The process can be reversed or stopped by applying pressure on the solution side.

Osmosis is also considered to be a passive transport as there is no requirement of energy. Diffusion is the movement of molecules. So, osmosis is also the movement of particles in which there is a special membrane. Osmosis is a special type of diffusion because in both processes there is a movement of molecules from a higher concentrated region to a lower concentrated region.

Osmosis is a special kind of diffusion. It’s true, enter 1.

Note: Reverse osmosis is a water purification method. This uses the osmosis process. Water after reverse osmosis is not safe for human consumption. It removes ions, larger particles and unwanted molecules from drinking water.