Diffusion is when water moves from its higher concentration to lower concentration through a semi permeable membrane.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Diffusion:
It is the movement of the molecules or ions of a substance from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower concentration.
It is movement of solute or solvent molecules.
Cell energy and semi permeable membrane is not required.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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