Question

When water moves across the cell membrane, it does so through a particular structure. Which statement best describes the movement of water molecules into and out of the cell?

Answer 1

Osmosis is the process that best describes the movement of water molecules into and out of the cell.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Osmosis can be understood as the net shift of water molecules or its movement between the permeable membranes.
• Osmosis is caused by the difference in solute concentration between the consecutive membranes.
• Osmosis process do not transfer any ions and solutes contained by the water molecules.
• The movement of water is always from the lower concentration level to higher concentration level.
• Example of osmosis can be seen during the absorption and secretion of water in our small intestine.