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Osmosis

Net movement of water molecules (liquid state) from a higher


water potential region to a lower water potential region down the
concentration gradient through a partially permeable membrane

Water potential: measure of tendency of water to move

from one region to another


Water always moves from higher WP to lower WP
Opposite of concentration. More conc = Lower WP

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