Explain osmosis as the movement of water molecules from an area of higher water potential (dilute solution) to an area of lower water potential (concentrated solution) through a partially permeable membrane.

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Explain osmosis as the movement of water molecules from an area of higher water potential (dilute solution) to an area of lower water potential (concentrated solution) through a partially permeable membrane

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• You need to be able to explain osmosis as the movement of water molecules from an area of higher water potential (dilute solution) to an area of lower water potential (concentrated solution) through a partially permeable membrane.
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