how are they different (osmosis and diffusion)

osmosis is special case of diffusion, water only

Why would size / sa:v affect a cells efficiency in absorbing nutrients

rate of diffusion would decrease. so ability to uptake nutrients and mineral is less rapid and efficient.

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Question	Answer
diffusion	movement of particles from high concentration to low
osmosis	movement of solvent through semi permeable membrane
what do osmosis and diffusion have in common	passive processes
how are they different (osmosis and diffusion)	osmosis is special case of diffusion, water only
Why would size / sa:v affect a cells efficiency in absorbing nutrients	rate of diffusion would decrease. so ability to uptake nutrients and mineral is less rapid and efficient.