Osmosis is a specific form of
A) diffusion.
B) facilitated transport.
C) active transport.
D) secondary active transport.
E) movement of water by carrier proteins.

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Osmosis is a type of diffusion, specifically the movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration across a semi-permeable membrane. Facilitated transport, active transport, and secondary active transport all require the use of carrier proteins, while osmosis does not require a carrier protein.

Osmosis Is a Specific Form of