Chapter 5, Problem 4RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The phenomena of diffusion and osmosis. Also, give a reason for the firmness of plant leaves and terminology used for water pressure inside the plant cells.

Introduction:

The phenomenon of diffusion and osmosis is very common in day-to-day life. Diffusion can take place between gases, liquids, or solid-liquid. On the other hand, osmosis is a special case of diffusion of liquid. Both osmosis and diffusion are very important as they help in processes like photosynthesis, respiration, uptake of water by plants, and regulation of opening and closing of stomata.