For Osmosis to Occur, ____

question 86

Multiple Choice

For osmosis to occur, ____.

• A) a selectively permeable membrane must be present
• B) a concentration gradient cannot exist
• C) cellular energy must be expended
• D) pure water must be on one side of the membrane
• E) only solutes can pass through the membrane

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Definitions:

Exposure Therapy

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Bipolar Disorder

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

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