Membranes that have a higher osmotic pressure on one side, tend to _____.

A) repel water
B) draw water towards that side
C) repel water from that side
D) stop the movement of water


Ans: B) draw water towards that side

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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