Question

Which phrase is the best description of osmosis?

net movement of molecules across the nuclear membrane until the number of molecules on each side is nearly equal


movement of molecules from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration


movement of water from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration


random movement of oxygen molecules across a concentration gradient until the number of molecules is nearly equal

Answer 1

movement of water from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

movement of water from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration

Step-by-step explanation:

suppose two compartments separated by a semipermeable membrane, so that one contains water (compartment A) and the other a concentrated saline solution (compartment B). In this situation there is a greater chemical potential of the water present in A, which manifests itself as a diffusion tendency towards B, diluting this solution accordingly.