Explain the Following, on the Basis of Osmosis or Osmotic

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Essay

Explain the following, on the basis of osmosis or osmotic pressure: In trees and plants water is drawn from the soil up into the branches and leaves.

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Definitions:

Screened

The process of evaluating or testing for the presence of a disease, condition, or substance.

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS if not treated.

Gout Screening

The process of evaluating the presence of gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by high levels of uric acid in the blood.

Natural Family Planning

A method of birth control that involves tracking fertility signs to prevent or achieve pregnancy without the use of pharmaceutical or barrier methods.