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Both diffusion and osmosis are examples of passive transport. Both of the processes move from high concentration to low concentration until equilibrium is reached. What is the difference between these two types of passive transport?

A. Diffusion moves water across the membrane.
B. Osmosis is movement of small particles.
C. Osmosis is movement of water molecules.
D. Osmosis is movement of gas molecules.

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