Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a similarity between the processes of diffusion and osmosis?
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Osmosis
Multiple Choice
During osmosis, what must water pass through to move from one side of a membrane to the other?
A
A permeable membrane
B
A solid barrier
C
A semipermeable membrane
D
A non-permeable membrane
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the concept of osmosis: Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration through a membrane.
Identify the type of membrane involved in osmosis: Osmosis requires a semipermeable membrane, which allows only certain molecules or ions to pass through it by diffusion.
Differentiate between types of membranes: A permeable membrane allows all substances to pass through, a non-permeable membrane does not allow any substances to pass, and a semipermeable membrane selectively allows certain substances, like water, to pass.
Recognize the role of a semipermeable membrane: In osmosis, the semipermeable membrane permits the passage of water molecules while preventing the movement of solute molecules.
Conclude that for osmosis to occur, water must pass through a semipermeable membrane, which is the correct answer to the problem.
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