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How is osmosis defined?

A
as active transport

B
as requiring a transport protein

C
as an example of facilitated diffusion

D
as diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane

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Answer:

D. as diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane

Step-by-step explanation:

Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a dilute solution to a more concentrated solution through a semi permeable membrane.

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Answer:

D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Osmosis only lets solvent molecules through a permeable, which goes from high water potential to a low water potential.

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