EBK ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSI
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Chapter 3, Problem 6MC
More than one choice may apply.
For osmosis to occur, there must be
a. a selectively permeable membrane.
b. isotonic conditions on both sides of the membrane.
c. a difference in solute concentrations.
d. a sodium/potassium ATPase.
e. a hydrostatic pressure gradient.
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