What is the movement of water and solutes through a membrane because of hydrostatic pressure?
A) Osmosis
B) Diffusion
C) Filtration
D) Dialysis

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The movement of water and solutes through a membrane because of hydrostatic pressure is known as filtration. In filtration, the pressure gradient causes the movement of fluid and solutes from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure, which is the opposite of osmosis. Diffusion and dialysis both involve the movement of solutes, but not necessarily with the presence of hydrostatic pressure.

What Is the Movement of Water and Solutes Through a Membrane