What is it called when water molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration across a semipermeable membrane?

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The correct option is C osmosis
Diffusion is the process of movement of materials from a region of higher concentration to lower concentration.
Diffusion of water across a semi-permeable membrane is called osmosis.

What is it called when water molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration across a semipermeable membrane?


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The correct option is B

semipermeable

A semipermeable membrane is a membrane that allows certain types of molecules to pass through. Body cells are surrounded by this type of membrane. By serving as a barrier between the interior and the exterior of the cell, it protects the cell from foreign bodies that could be harmful. Outside the body, these membranes are artificially created and they are used for specific functions such as water desalination and purification.


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