Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 6 - Lipids, Membranes, and the First Cells - Review - Page 138: 3

Answer

Osmosis only occurs when the membrane is permeable to only water and when only free water molecules can diffuse across the membrane, filtering away solutes. These two conditions must be met for osmosis to occur.

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Osmosis only occurs when the membrane is permeable to only water and when only free water molecules can diffuse across the membrane, filtering away solutes. These two conditions must be met for osmosis to occur.
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