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The Fundamental Unit of Life — Science STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceThe Fundamental Unit of Life3 Marks
Question

What is osmosis?

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Answer

Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration through a semipermeable membrane.

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