The process of movement of water from a hypotonic solution to a hypertonic solution across a semipermeable membrane is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of movement of water from a hypotonic solution to a hypertonic solution across a semipermeable membrane is:
A. Osmosis
B. Facilitated diffusion
C. Diffusion
D. Active transport
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Osmosis is the net diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane from a region of low solute (high water potential) to high solute (low water potential).

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