Which of the following statements concerning osmosis is FALSE?
A) Cells placed in hypotonic solutions will gain water.
B) During osmosis, water crosses to the side of the membrane with a lower solute concentration.
C) Osmosis requires a selectively permeable membrane.
D) Osmosis stops when the system reaches equilibrium.
E) Crenation results when cells are placed in a hypertonic solution.

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During osmosis, water moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration, not the other way around.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Osmosis Is FALSE