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Absorption by roots - The Processes Involved — Biology STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10BiologyAbsorption by roots - The Processes Involved1 Mark
MCQ
Osmosis takes place when there is:
  • A
    A freely permeable membrane
  • B
    A cell wall
  • ✓
    A selectively permeable membrane
  • D
    An impermeable membrane
✓

Answer

Correct option: C.
A selectively permeable membrane
(c) A selectively permeable membrane
Explanation:
Osmosis is the movement of solvent molecules along a concentration gradient across a semipermeable membrane. This membrane does not allow solute molecules to cross.

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