Atoms and Molecules Are in Constant,random Motion

question 62

Multiple Choice

Atoms and molecules are in constant,random motion.  Movement of any molecule along its concentration gradient is termed ________,and movement of water in the same manner,across a selectively permeable membrane,is called ________.

• A)diffusion; osmosis
• B)osmosis; diffusion
• C)hypertonic; hypotonic
• D)isotonic; hypertonic
• E)isotonic; osmosis

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