The diffusion of WATER across a selectively permeable membrane is called
a
facilitated diffusion.
b
osmosis.
c
active transport.
d
endo-aqua thermogenesis.
b
osmosis.
The diffusion of WATER across a selectively permeable membrane is called osmosis, option B.
To understand how to arrive at this answer, we can break down the question:
Diffusion refers to the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. In this case, we are specifically talking about the diffusion of water molecules.
A selectively permeable membrane is a membrane that allows certain molecules or ions to pass through it but restricts the passage of others. In this context, it allows the movement of water but may block other substances.
Based on these definitions, we can conclude that the correct term for the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane is osmosis.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B, osmosis.