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Define osmosis: |
The diffusion of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from an area of high water potential to an area of low water potential |
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What is water potential? |
The potential of water molecules to diffuse out of or into a solution |
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What factors affect the rate of osmosis? |
The water potential gradient Thickness of exchange surface Surface area of exchange surface |
