Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Osmosis

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes osmosis?

• A) Osmosis only takes place in red blood cells.
• B) Osmosis is an energy-demanding or "active" process.
• C) In osmosis, water moves across a membrane from areas of lower solute concentration to areas of higher solute concentration.
• D) In osmosis, solutes move across a membrane from areas of lower water concentration to areas of higher water concentration.

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Definitions:

Joint Production Process

A joint production process is a manufacturing activity that simultaneously produces multiple products from a common input or set of inputs.

Split-off Point

The stage in a production process where joint products are physically separated and can be further processed or sold.

Processed Further

Processed Further describes materials or products that undergo additional manufacturing or development stages to add value before final sale.

Manufacturing Cycle Efficiency

A measure of the efficiency of the production process, calculated as the ratio of value-added time to the total cycle time.