The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Diffusion and Imbibition. Difference # Diffusion: 1. Diffusion is movement of substances from the region of their higher concentration to the region of lower concentration. 2. An adsorbent is absent. 3. All the substances present in the medium show diffusion. 4. There is little change in pressure. 5. Energy is [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Active Water Absorption and Passive Water Absorption. Difference # Active Water Absorption: 1. It cannot occur in the absence of roots. 2. Root cells play an active role in this type of water absorption. 3. Living root cells either pump water into xylem or deposit solutes in the same. 4. [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Evaporation and Transpiration. Difference # Evaporation: 1. Water vapours are formed at the free surface of water. 2. It takes place at the surface of non-living objects. 3. It is a physical process which is controlled by the environmental conditions like relative humidity and air current. 4. Evaporation stops when [...]