Question

practice it lo 1.6. what is the definition of osmosis? osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a solution with a high concentration of water molecules to a solution with a lower concentration of water molecules, through a cells partially permeable membrane. osmosis occurs when there is an equal concentration of solutes inside and outside the cell. osmosis occurs when there is an imbalance of solutes inside of a cell versus outside the cell. osmosis occurs when there is no difference in solutes inside and outside the cell. osmosis occurs when the concentration of solutes inside the cell is higher than outside the cell.

Explanation:

Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a partially - permeable membrane from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration. The first option correctly describes this process. The other options are incorrect as osmosis is not about equal solute concentrations, no solute difference, or just an imbalance in a general sense. It is specifically about water movement based on water - concentration gradients across a membrane.

Answer:

The first option: Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a solution with a high concentration of water molecules to a solution with a lower concentration of water molecules, through a cell's partially permeable membrane.