Which of the following best defines osmotic flow across a biological membrane?
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Correct answer: Passive movement of water through membrane from low to high solute concentration
Osmosis refers to the passive movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration (higher water concentration) to higher solute concentration, aiming to equilibrate solute concentrations.
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