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Osmosis is a special kind of diffusion, in which water diffuses across the cell membrane. The rate and direction of osmosis depends upon both ________

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a high water potential to a lower water potential across a semipermeable membrane. Water moves from its higher concentration to its lower concentration through a semipermeable membrane. Hence, Osmosis is a special kind of diffusion, in which water diffuses across the cell membrane. The rate and direction of osmosis depend upon both Pressure and concentration gradient. 

 

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