Diffusion of water across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of its high concentration to an area of its low concentration, defines which of the following process?
A
Diffusion
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B
Osmosis
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C
Hypertonic
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D
Concentration gradient
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Solution
The correct option is B Osmosis Osmosis is a phenomenon related to the movement of solvent across a semi-permeable membrane. A semi-permeable membrane is one through which solvent molecules can pass, but solute molecules cannot.