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All molecules possess some kinetic energy which allows them to diffuse in the surroundings. The diffusion rate will be faster, given that the concentration gradient is faster. On the other hand, osmosis results in the movement of water from high pressure to the area of low pressure.

A hypotonic solution is that which possesses lesser particles when compared to other solutions. These solutions are generally used to dehydrate hospitalized patients.

Water contains fewer molecules dissolved in it when compared to plant cells. Due to this, water is absorbed by the plant cells. This results in turgidity of cells of vegetables instead of plasmolysis of cells.

In plasmolysis, the plasma membrane is detached from the wall, and plant cells shrink. The turgidity allows to retain the crispiness of vegetables like spinach and lettuce, and their wilting does not occur.