The Movement of Molecules Through a Membrane from an Area

question 34

Multiple Choice

The movement of molecules through a membrane from an area of high hydrostatic pressure to an area of lower hydrostatic pressure is

• A)osmosis.
• B)exocytosis.
• C)simple diffusion.
• D)filtration.

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