Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 3 - Cells and Tissues - Review Questions - Page 133: 6

Answer

a and c must be there for osmosis to occur. a. a selectively permeable membrane. c. a difference in solute concentrations.

Work Step by Step

Osmosis is the diffusion of water from more concentrated to less concentrated areas through a selectively permeable membrane. For osmosis to occur, there must be a selectively permeable membrane (for the passing of water) and a difference in solute concentrations.
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