Give TWO similarities in the movement of substances by diffusion and by osmosis.

  1. (Movement) down a gradient / from high concentration to low concentration; 2. Passive / not active processes; OR Do not use energy from respiration / from ATP / from metabolism; OR  Use energy from the solution;Further explanation if required such as the process of diffusion
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