Diffusion of solvent through a semi permeable membrane is called - Vidyadip

MCQ

Diffusion of solvent through a semi permeable membrane is called

A
Diffusion
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Osmosis
C
Active absorption
D
Plasmolysis

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Answer

Correct option: B.

Osmosis

b
Osmosis is the movement of a solvent across a semipermeable membrane toward a higher concentration of solute (lower concentration of solvent). In biological systems, the solvent is typically water, but osmosis can occur in other liquids, supercritical liquids, and even gases.

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