The process by which water moves from a region of higher water potential to lower water potential across a selectively permeable membrane is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process by which water moves from a region of higher water potential to lower water potential across a selectively permeable membrane is:
A. Active transport
B. Osmosis
C. Plasmolysis
D. Diffusion
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Osmosis is the special case of diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane down its concentration gradient (from high to low water potential). It does not require energy. Diffusion refers to solute movement, active transport requires energy against a gradient, and plasmolysis is the shrinking of protoplasm due to water loss.

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