What is the difference between diffusion and osmosis?

Diffusion is the passive movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration,whereas osmosis is the passive movement of solutes from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.ORosmosis is the passive movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.

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