The Force Required to Prevent the Movement of Water Across

question 29

Multiple Choice

The force required to prevent the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane is the

• A) hydrostatic pressure.
• B) diffusion pressure.
• C) osmotic pressure.
• D) membrane pressure.
• E) selective pressure.

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Definitions:

Rh Antigens

Surface proteins found on red blood cells that can cause immune response, distinguishing between different blood types.

Blood Typing

A laboratory procedure to determine an individual's blood group, crucial for safe blood transfusions and understanding Rh compatibility.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

Universal Donor

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