Carlos is studying different types of transport in cells. He learns that water molecules commonly cross the cell membrane. Which type of transport does water use to cross the cell membrane?

A.
osmosis, which is a type of active transport
B.
diffusion, which is a type of active transport
C.
diffusion, which is a type of passive transport
D.
osmosis, which is a type of passive transport

D. osmosis, which is a type of passive transport