Which of the Following Statements Concerning Osmosis Is FALSE

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning osmosis is FALSE?

• A) Osmosis requires a selectively permeable membrane.
• B) During osmosis, water crosses to the side of the membrane with a lower solute concentration.
• C) Cells placed in hypotonic solutions will gain water.
• D) Crenation results when blood cells are placed in a hypertonic solution.
• E) Osmosis stops when the system reaches equilibrium.

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