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Differentiate between the following:(a) Diffusion and Osmosis(b) Transpiration and Evaporation

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(a) Osmosis is a type of diffusion. When diffusion happens across a semi-permeable membrane, it is called osmosis. Semi-permeable membrane is not necessary in all cases of diffusion.

(b) Evaporative loss of water from plants is called transpiration, while conversion of water into vapour at any temperature is called evaporation.



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