Question

1. the diagram compares diffusion of sugar molecules and osmosis. explain the difference between osmosis and diffusion in cells.

Explanation:

Diffusion is the movement of any molecules (like sugar) from an area of high - concentration to low - concentration. Osmosis is specifically the movement of water molecules across a semi - permeable membrane from an area of high water concentration (low solute concentration) to an area of low water concentration (high solute concentration). In cells, diffusion can involve various substances crossing the cell membrane, while osmosis is crucial for maintaining water balance and cell turgor.

Answer:

Diffusion is the movement of any molecules from high to low concentration. Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a semi - permeable membrane from high water concentration to low water concentration.