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which homeostatic process is characterized by the diffusion of only water molecules?
active transport
osmosis
passive transport
dynamic equilibrium
Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules across a semi - permeable membrane from an area of higher water potential to an area of lower water potential. Passive transport includes diffusion and osmosis but is a broader term. Active transport requires energy and is not related to just water - molecule diffusion. Dynamic equilibrium is a state, not a transport process focused on water molecule diffusion.
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