Osmosis, the movement of water though specialized membrane channels, is an example of
A) movement of water by carrier proteins.
B) facilitated diffusion.
C) active transport.
D) secondary active transport.
E) simple diffusion.

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Osmosis is a type of facilitated diffusion, where water moves through specialized membrane channels (aquaporins) from an area of high concentration to low concentration without the use of energy or ATP.

Osmosis, the Movement of Water Though Specialized Membrane Channels, Is