The Movement of Water Through a Selectively Permeable Membrane from Areas

question 32

Multiple Choice

The movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration until equilibrium is reached can be described as ________.

• A) diffusion
• B) active transport
• C) osmosis
• D) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Aerial Plant

Plant parts or plants themselves that grow above ground, able to absorb moisture and nutrients directly from the air or environment.

Modified Leaves

Structures in plants that have evolved to perform functions other than photosynthesis, such as protection or reproduction.

Meristematic Tissue

Plant tissue found in regions of growth, made up of actively dividing cells that give rise to various organs of the plant.

Bud Scales

Protective structures that cover the developing buds of many plants, shielding them from environmental stresses such as cold temperatures.