Question

multiple choice question
osmosis is a type of ______.

○ phagocytosis
○ filtration
○ active transport
○ passive transport
○ pinocytosis

Explanation:

Osmosis is the movement of solvent molecules (usually water) across a semi - permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration. Passive transport is the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy. Osmosis does not require energy input, so it is a type of passive transport. Phagocytosis and pinocytosis are types of endocytosis (active processes). Filtration is a different process involving the movement of substances due to pressure differences. Active transport requires energy, which osmosis does not.

Answer:

D. passive transport