Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 4 - No. 47)

Which of the following best describes the term 'osmotic pressure'?
The pressure exerted by water moving into a cell.
The pressure exerted by the cell contents against the cell wall.
The pressure exerted by the solute molecules.
The pressure exerted by the semi-permeable membrane.

Explanation

Osmotic pressure is the pressure exerted by water moving into a cell due to osmosis.

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