The process by which water enters through a selectively permeable membrane is called _____.

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Osmosis:
Osmosis is a process by which water enters into liquid medium.
It occurs only in liquid medium.
It involves the movement of solvent molecules only.
Semipermeable membrane is necessary for osmosis.
Final answer: The process by which water enters through a selectively permeable membrane is called osmosis.

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