Osmosis is defined as the:
A. passive transport of molecules across the cell membrane.
B. diffusion of molecules across a cell membrane.
C. movement of water across a semipermeable membrane.
D. movement of water to an area of lower concentration.
Ans: C. movement of water across a semipermeable membrane.
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