Osmosis involves which of the following processes

1) Movement of water up a concentration gradient

2)Movement of water across a cell membrane

3)Movement of solute up a concentration gradient

4)Movement of solute across a cell membrane

Osmosis refers to the process of diffusion of water (other solvents) from a region of low-solute concentration to a high solute concentration, through a membrane that is semi-permeable in nature . This solute or solvent transport is generally passive, which means that energy is not required for the osmosis process to take place.

This takes place in order to equalize the concentrations of solute (or solvent) on both the sides of the cell membrane.

Thus, osmosis refers to the movement of water across a cell membrane.

Hence, the correct answer is option (2).

Osmosis involves which of the following processes 1) Movement of water up a concentration gradient 2)Movement of water across a cell membrane 3)Movement of solute up a concentration gradient 4)Movement of solute across a cell membrane

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Osmosis involves which of the following processes

1) Movement of water up a concentration gradient

2)Movement of water across a cell membrane

3)Movement of solute up a concentration gradient

4)Movement of solute across a cell membrane