AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2014

  • question_answer
    Osmosis is a type of

    A) imbibition of solution

    B) diffusion of solvent

    C) evaporation of water

    D) diffusion of solute

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Osmosis is a net movement of water molecule from a region of higher to lower concentration through a differentially permeable membrane. It is essentially a diffusion but through- a partially permeable membrane. In terms of water potential, it moves higher to lower.


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