Osmosis Differs from Simple Diffusion Because

question 40

Multiple Choice

Osmosis differs from simple diffusion because

• A) osmosis describes water's movement across membranes, while simple diffusion describes the movement of substances across membranes.
• B) in osmosis, water is moving to a high concentration of dissolved substances, while in simple diffusion, substances are moving to an area of lower concentration.
• C) There is no difference; they are equivalent.
• D) A and B

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Definitions:

Dominant

Refers to a trait, allele, or characteristic that overpowers or is more likely to be expressed than another in genetic inheritance.

Incomplete Dominance

A genetic phenomenon where the offspring's phenotype is a blend of the parents' phenotypes, rather than one dominating completely over the other.

Paired Genes

Genes that occur in pairs on chromosomes, influencing the development of hereditary traits.

Homozygous

A genetic condition where an individual has two identical alleles for a specific gene.