osmosis fill in blanks

Osmosis is the movement of __________ through a semi-permeable membrane.

water

In osmosis, water moves from an area of __________ concentration to an area of __________ concentration.

low solute, high solute

Osmosis is vital for maintaining __________ in cells and organisms.

homeostasis

The pressure exerted by water in a plant cell is called __________ pressure.

turgor

Osmosis occurs until __________ is reached between both sides of the membrane.

equilibrium

In hypertonic solutions, cells tend to __________ due to loss of water.

shrink

In hypotonic solutions, cells tend to __________ due to excess water.

swell

Osmosis is a type of __________ transport because it does not require energy.

passive

Osmosis is crucial in processes like __________ uptake in plant roots.

water

The term "osmotic potential" refers to the potential of water to __________ across a membrane.

move