Name the term for the inward movement of solvent molecules through the plasma membrane of a cell. - Biology

Name the term for the inward movement of solvent molecules through the plasma membrane of a cell.

One Word/Term Answer

Endosmosis

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Chapter 4: Absorption by Roots - Exercise 2 [Page 49]

Chapter 4 Absorption by Roots
Exercise 2 | Q 7 | Page 49

Multiple Choice Question:

Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:

Raisins swell when put in:

Water passes into a root by the process called ____________.

Osmosis occurs through a _________ membrane.

Movement of water occurs from a _______ solution into a _________ solution in osmosis.

With the help of a diagram, explain osmosis in plant cells.

Water enters into the root hair cell through the ______ membrane.

In order to avoid water loss, sharks make their blood ______ to surrounding marine water.

A membrane that allows the passage of solvent molecules but not the passage of solute molecules is called ____________ membrane.

The proteins and lipids, essential for building the cell membrane, are manufactured by

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.