No, osmosis does not use vesicles.
Osmosis is a specific type of diffusion where water moves across a semipermeable membrane from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration. According to the provided reference, water passes through the membrane in a diffusion process called osmosis.
Here's a breakdown:
- Osmosis: The diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane.
- Vesicles: According to the reference, vesicles are related to active transport.
The provided reference states, "Active transport may take place with the help of protein pumps or through the use of vesicles."
Active transport is different from osmosis. In active transport, energy is required to move substances against their concentration gradient, and this can involve vesicles. Osmosis, being a form of diffusion, does not require energy input or the use of vesicles.
