Based on the figure given below which of the following statements is not correct? Options: A . &nbspMovement of solvent molecules will take place from chamber A to B B . &nbspMovement of solute also will take place from A to B C . &nbspPresence of a semipermeable membrane is a prerequisite for this process to occur D . &nbspThe direction and rate of osmosis depends on both the pressure gradient and concentration gradient

Based on the figure given below which of the following statements is not correct

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Based on the figure given below which of the following statements is not correct?

Options:

A . Movement of solvent molecules will take place from chamber A to B

B . Movement of solute also will take place from A to B

C . Presence of a semipermeable membrane is a prerequisite for this process to occur

D . The direction and rate of osmosis depends on both the pressure gradient and concentration gradient

Answer: Option B
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B
Solute cannot move across a semi-permeable membrane unless facilitated through channels or special carrier proteins. Therefore only B is incorrect.
All the other statements are true for osmosis- solvent molecule that is water moves from the region of higher water potential to the region of lower water potential. Osmotic movement is also dependent on pressure gradient.

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