Multiple choice

Which of the following processes is responsible for the movement of water from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration through a semi-permeable membrane?

  1. Diffusion

  2. Osmosis

  3. Endocytosis

  4. Plasmolysis

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Osmosis is specifically defined as the movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane from a region of higher water concentration to a region of lower water concentration.