Which statement is true regarding osmosis? A) Osmosis requires energy input. B) Osmosis is the diffusion of solutes across the membrane. C) Water moves from low solute concentratio... Which statement is true regarding osmosis? A) Osmosis requires energy input. B) Osmosis is the diffusion of solutes across the membrane. C) Water moves from low solute concentration to high solute concentration. D) Water moves from high water concentration to low water concentration.
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The question is asking which one of the given statements about osmosis is true. It involves understanding the basic principles of osmosis, particularly regarding the movement of water and solute concentrations across membranes.
Answer
D) Water moves from high water concentration to low water concentration.
The final answer is D) Water moves from high water concentration to low water concentration.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is D) Water moves from high water concentration to low water concentration.
More Information
Osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration (which is lower solute concentration) to an area of lower water concentration (higher solute concentration) to balance solute concentrations on both sides of the membrane.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing osmosis with the diffusion of solutes. Osmosis involves only water moving from an area of lower solute concentration to higher solute concentration, but from higher to lower water concentration.
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- The process of osmosis allows water molecules to pass through ... - homework.study.com
- Is osmosis from a high to low concentration? - Quora - quora.com
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