Which of the following would have the LEAST effect on the rate of osmosis across a selectively permeable membrane?
The temperature of the solutions
The concentration gradient of the solute
The permeability of the membrane to the solute
The size of the solute molecules
Related Questions
Choose the correct option in accordance to the statements given above
I. The positive hydrostatic pressure is also called as turgor pressure
II. Wall pressure is exerted to prevent any increase in protoplasm size
III. Osmosis is the movement of substances, which takes place along a diffusion gradient
IV. Plasmolysis is the result of reverse osmosis
I, II, III are correct IV is incorrect
II, I are correct, while IV and III are incorrect
III and IV are correct, while I and II are incorrect
Only II is correct
Term osmosis is specifically used to refer
Diffusion across the semipermeable membrane
Diffusion across the permeable membrane
Secondary active transport
Facilitated diffusion
Passive absorption of mineral salts is not dependent on
Diffusion
Osmosis
Donnan equilibrium
Ionic exchange
Osmosis is?
The movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from a region of high water concentration to a region of low water concentration.
The movement of solutes across a selectively permeable membrane from a region of high solute concentration to a region of low solute concentration.
The movement of any substance across a cell membrane from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration.
The movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from a region of low water concentration to a region of high water concentration.
