The second law of thermodynamics states (to the effect) 'Entropy is always increasing.' This means that there is energy to be found is spreading out. As osmosis obeys the 2nd law then it is energetically favourable that it should occur.
Because water can dissolve into and pass through semipermeable membranes by diffusion and nothing else can.
osmosis occurs in the roots
where does osmosis occur in the human body?
osmosis occurs in the nephrons of the kidneys
Yes, osmosis is how water travels between cells.
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osmosis occurs in the roots
osmosis occurs in the nephrons of the kidneys
where does osmosis occur in the human body?
The cell does not need to use any ATP in order for osmosis to occur.
There has to be a difference in concentration in order for diffusion and osmosis to occur.
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Yes, osmosis is how water travels between cells.
The following conditions are required for osmosis to occur: 1) A selectively-permeable membrane 2) Concentration difference
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Osmosis across the cell membrane doesn't occur when the concentration gradients, and therefore the water potential inside and outside of the cell are the same
No. The solution is already at equilibrium, so there's no need for osmosis