Osmosis is the movement of
A) molecules from a high concentration to a low concentration.
B) water molecules from a high concentration to a low concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.
C) water molecules from a low concentration to a high concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.
D) ions from a low pressure region to a high pressure region through a selectively permeable membrane.

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Osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water molecules from a high concentration to a low concentration through a selectively permeable membrane. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe the process of osmosis.

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