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In osmosis, what normally determines the net movement of water into or out of a cell?

Correct answer B. Concentration of water molecules inside and outside the cell

Explanation

Water moves across a selectively permeable membrane from where its concentration is higher to where it is lower, so the gradient in water concentration sets the direction.

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