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The movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane is called:

A. Diffusion
B. Facilitated diffusion
C. Osmosis
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D. Active transport

📝 Explanation

Osmosis is defined as the net movement of water across a membrane driven by a water potential gradient.

📖 Additional Information

  • Diffusion
  • Facilitated diffusion
  • Osmosis
  • Active transport

Osmosis is defined as the net movement of water across a membrane driven by a water potential gradient.

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