Which of the following accurately describes osmosis?

A) The more concentrated solution absorbs water from the less concentrated solution.
B) The less concentrated solution absorbs water from the more concentrated solution.
C) The less concentrated solution gets more dilute.
D) The ions migrate from the more concentrated solution to the less concentrated.
E) none of the above


Answer: A

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