NEET Biology question

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Osmosis is a special kind of diffusion, through which water diffuses across the cell membrane. The rate and direction of osmosis depends upon

(A)Pressure gradient
(B)Concentration gradient
(C)Both (a) and (b)Correct
(D)None of these

Answer: (C)

Solution

Osmosis is the diffusion of a solvent (water) across a semipermeable membrane. Its net rate and direction depend on both the concentration (osmotic/solute potential) gradient

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