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Which phenomenon controls the passage of substances through plasma membranes?
Selective permeability
What is the process of water movement through semi-permeable membranes called?
Osmosis
Which substances are allowed to pass freely through plasma membranes?
Some substances
What is the driving force behind osmosis?
Low concentration of water molecules
Which direction does water move in osmosis?
From a medium with high concentration of water molecules to another one with low concentration of water molecules
What is the role of semi-permeable membranes in osmosis?
They allow the passage of water molecules but not solute molecules
What is the driving force behind osmosis?
Difference in water concentration
Test your knowledge on selective permeability and osmosis with this quiz! Learn about the phenomenon that controls the passage of substances through plasma membranes and the movement of water through semi-permeable membranes.
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