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The movement of water from a region of higher water potential to lower water potential across a semipermeable membrane is called:

A Osmosis
B Diffusion
C Transpiration
D Translocation

Correct answer: A. Osmosis

Explanation: Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane, from a region of higher water potential to one of lower water potential.

Concept context

Water and mineral absorption, the ascent of sap, transpiration, and phloem transport via the pressure flow hypothesis.

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The movement of water from a region of higher water potential to lower water potential across a semipermeable membrane is called:

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