WAEC Biology 1992 Question 9

Question 9

Cell and Its Environment

Osmosis can be defined as diffusion of

  1. A.attoms and molecules thorugh a membrane to an area of higher concentration
  2. B.water molecules from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution across a permeable membrane
  3. C.water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
  4. D.water molecules from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution through a semi-permeable membrane
  5. E.perspiration and excretion
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (water molecules from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution through a semi-permeable membrane)

Explanation

Osmosis is water moving from a dilute to a concentrated solution through a semi-permeable membrane.