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What is osmotic pressure?
What is osmotic pressure?
Osmotic pressure is the pressure that must be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of water across a semipermeable membrane.
How is osmotic pressure related to a semipermeable membrane?
How is osmotic pressure related to a semipermeable membrane?
Osmotic pressure is related to a semipermeable membrane as it is the pressure needed to prevent the flow of water across the membrane.
Why is osmotic pressure important in biological systems?
Why is osmotic pressure important in biological systems?
Osmotic pressure is important in biological systems as it regulates the movement of water and nutrients into and out of cells.