What is osmosis in biology?
Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration. It's super important for keeping cells hydrated and happy!
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It's basically water moving to where there's more 'stuff' dissolved in it. Keeps cells from shriveling up or bursting.
Osmosis is the way water sneaks through cell membranes to balance the concentration of solutes like salt or sugar. It's how plants get water from the soil!
It's just water playing follow-the-leader through membranes. Keeps cells in tip-top shape.
Osmosis is like water 'osmose-ing' through walls to balance stuff inside and outside cells. No energy required鈥攏ature's magic trick!
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