Osmosis is the movement of solvent through a:

Semipermeable membrane

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Impermeable membrane

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Permeable membrane

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The correct option is A
Semipermeable membrane

Osmosis is one of the most important processes in nature and a naturally occurring phenomenon. It is the movement of water molecules from higher water concentration to the area of lower water concentration through a semipermeable membrane. In other words, it can be defined as the diffusion of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane. For example, plant roots use osmosis for absorbing water from the soil.

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Which among the following defines osmosis the best?

(a) Movement of water molecules from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower solute concentration through a semipermeable membrane
(b) Movement of solvent molecules from its higher concentration to a lower concentration
(c) Movement of solvent molecules from a higher concentration to a lower concentration of solution through a permeable membrane
(d) Movement of solute molecules from a lower concentration to a higher concentration of a solution through a semipermeable membrane

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