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प्रश्न
Define the term:
Osmosis
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उत्तर
Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from their region of higher concentration (dilute solution or with a lower solute concentration) to their region of lower concentration (concentrated solution or with a higher solute concentration) through a semi-permeable membrane.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Multiple Choice Question:
Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:
Raisins swell when put in:
Osmosis occurs through a _________ membrane.
Movement of water occurs from a _______ solution into a _________ solution in osmosis.
The pressure by which the ______ molecules tend to cross the semi-permeable membrane is called osmotic pressure.
Water enters into the root hair cell through the ______ membrane.
A membrane that allows the passage of solvent molecules but not the passage of solute molecules is called ____________ membrane.
Following are a few definitions of osmosis Read carefully and select the correct definition
Osmosis takes place when there is ______.
Mention whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F) and give an explanation in support of your answer.
Raisins, when submerged in water, swell up due to endosmosis.
