With gases, the driving force of osmosis is produced by the:

a. Molecular weight of the particles
b. Number of particles
c. Partial pressure of dissolved gases
d. Permeability of t


Ans: c. Partial pressure of dissolved gases

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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