2007-04-23 07:51:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Osmosis is the diffusion of water through a biological membrane. It only works for water not learning.
2007-04-23 08:49:31 · answer #1 · answered by ATP-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Osmosis is the diffusion or absorption of water. My science teacher has this poster up on her wall...It is impossible for books to absorb through the microscopic pores of your skin, or even your cells, so when Garfield is saying this, he's just trying to cop out of doing homework by using a scientific word incorrectly. haha. The only real way to acquire knowledge is to read...obviously...if only we could learn everything in school by just looking or touching the material! :)
2016-05-17 06:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually yes it does. Simple organisms use a different chemical process to retain information and it has been found that certain microorganisms and small worms can gain knowledge through consuming and absorbing the bodies of their companions.
I don't know specifics because it's been years since biology class, but it works.
Not for people or complex organisms though.
2007-04-23 09:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by bobsmith2089 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. If you sleep on a news paper the ink will rub off onto your face, leaving the material you were trying to study imprinted on your skin.
2007-04-23 07:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by Kenneth B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, there is no evidence to support passive learning is an effective means of learning. But, it can't hurt, although I wouldn't rely on it.
2007-04-23 11:04:57 · answer #5 · answered by chaseselby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, only study and hard work can produce learning.
2007-04-23 08:06:40 · answer #6 · answered by ikeman32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're a Garfield fan, aren't you?
2007-04-23 08:39:29 · answer #7 · answered by BotanyDave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋