Question

A semipermeable membrane allows the passage of solvent through it.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Explanation:

1. Semipermeable membrane refers to the membrane which permits the selective particle to pass through itself.
2. These particles include solute molecules present in any given compound.
3. But a semipermeable membrane allows the passage of all types of solvents through it.
4. The semipermeable membrane is seen in living cells as the cell membrane acts as semipermeable in nature.
5. The process of passage of selective solutes through a semipermeable membrane is referred to as osmosis.

Final answer: The statement "Semipermeable membrane allows the passage of solvent through it." is true.