Multiple Choice
In passive transport, what is the primary driving force for simple diffusion of a solute across a membrane?
9. Transport Across Membranes
Passive Transport: Diffusion and Osmosis
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In passive transport, water moves via osmosis from a region of ________ to a region of ________ across a selectively permeable membrane.
A
Higher solute concentration (lower water potential) to lower solute concentration (higher water potential)
B
Higher solute concentration to higher solute concentration until water concentrations become equal
C
Lower solute concentration to lower solute concentration until solute concentrations become unequal
D
Lower solute concentration (higher water potential) to higher solute concentration (lower water potential)
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