How is Osmosis Different From Simple Diffusion?
Osmosis is all about water and a semi-permeable membrane; simple diffusion doesn't need either!
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In simple diffusion, molecules can move freely in any direction, but osmosis has water molecules moving through a semi-permeable membrane to balance solute levels.
Osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane, while simple diffusion involves the movement of any type of molecules from high to low concentration.
Having studied this in bio class, I can tell you that osmosis requires a semi-permeable membrane, but simple diffusion doesn't. Simple, right?
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