Question
Biology Question on Transport in Plants
Osmosis is a type of
A
imbibition of solution
B
diffusion of solvent
C
evaporation of water
D
diffusion of solute
Answer
diffusion of solvent
Explanation
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.