AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Chemistry Osmosis MCQ Question
During osmosis, flow of water through a semi-permeable membrane is :
from solution having higher concentration only
from both sides of semi-permeable membrane with equal flow rates
from both sides of semi-permeable membrane with unequal flow rates
from solution having lower concentration only
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Osmosis involves the movement of water from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a semi-permeable membrane, resulting in unequal flow rates.
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