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Q · Unit of Life: Cellmedium · 45s
Which process moves water across a semi-permeable membrane?
TopicUnit of Life: Cell
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Osmosis is the passive movement of water from a region of higher water potential (low solute concentration) to lower water potential across a semi-permeable membrane.
Final Answer: Option B - Osmosis