Asked by
Kaitlin Griffin
on Oct 23, 2024
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Water moves toward a higher concentration of solutes by ____.
A) diffusion
B) drainage
C) osmosis
D) filtration
E) active transport
Osmosis
The movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to higher concentration.
Solutes
Substances dissolved in a solvent, forming a solution; in biological contexts, these often refer to dissolved minerals, gases, or organic molecules.
- Articulate the procedures and relevance of osmosis and diffusion.
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Learning Objectives
- Articulate the procedures and relevance of osmosis and diffusion.