Osmosis is the movement of:

A Solute across a membrane

B Water across a semipermeable membrane from low to high solute concentration

C Ions against concentration

D Proteins through pores

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Osmosis is the net movement of water through a semipermeable membrane from low solute (high water) to high solute (low water) concentration.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Osmosis is the movement of:" is Option B: Water across a semipermeable membrane from low to high solute concentration.

The other options — A) Solute across a membrane, C) Ions against concentration, D) Proteins through pores — are incorrect for this PCAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Osmosis is the net movement of water through a semipermeable membrane from low solute (high water) to high solute (low water) concentration.

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Osmosis is the movement of:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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