The Movement of Water Across a Membrane from an Area

question 114

Multiple Choice

The movement of water across a membrane from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration is known as

• A) osmosis.
• B) active transport.
• C) diffusion.
• D) facilitated diffusion.
• E) filtration.

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Definitions:

Burrhus F. Skinner

A prominent American psychologist best known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the theory of operant conditioning.

Operant Conditioning

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Classical Conditioning

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Defence Mechanisms

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