Question

Which of the following is not an industrial or biological importance of osmosis?

• A. Movement of water from soil into plant roots and upper portion of plant
• B. Salting of meat to prevent bacterial action
• C. Reverse osmosis for desalination of sea water
• D. Filling of ink in a fountain pen

Answer 1

The correct option is C Reverse osmosis for desalination of sea water

The biological importance of osmosis is that it facilitates the distribution of essential nutrients in the body and the excretion of metabolic waste products. Cells have semipermeable membranes, and osmosis makes it possible for liquid solvents to pass through these cell membranes.