What is osmosis?

A. Diffusion across a semipermeable membrane from areas of low concentration to high concentration
B. Diffusion across a semipermeable membrane
C. Diffusion across a semipermeable membrane against the concentration gradient
D. Diffusion across a semipermeable membrane until concentrations are equal on either side of the membrane


Answer: D

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