The membrane in osmosis is semipermeable, allowing water molecules to pass through but blocking larger molecules. Cell membranes have small pores suitable for water transit.
In osmosis, describe the membrane
| Front | In osmosis, describe the membrane |
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| Back | It is a semipermeable barrier to allow water molecules through but stop larger molecules from entering or leaving. The cell membrane has holes tiny enough for water molecules to get through |
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