Which phrase is the best description of osmosis?

net movement of molecules across the nuclear membrane until the number of molecules on each side is nearly equal

movement of molecules from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration

movement of water from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration

random movement of oxygen molecules across a concentration gradient until the number of molecules is nearly equal

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Carson Haney

24 March, 13:43

Which phrase is the best description of osmosis?

net movement of molecules across the nuclear membrane until the number of molecules on each side is nearly equal

movement of molecules from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration

movement of water from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration

random movement of oxygen molecules across a concentration gradient until the number of molecules is nearly equal

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Lola Duncan · Answer 1

movement of water from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration

Explanation:

suppose two compartments separated by a semipermeable membrane, so that one contains water (compartment A) and the other a concentrated saline solution (compartment B). In this situation there is a greater chemical potential of the water present in A, which manifests itself as a diffusion tendency towards B, diluting this solution accordingly.

Marilyn Chavez · Answer 2

movement of water from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration