Which of the following statements regarding osmosis is true

Which of the following statements regarding osmosis is true? Select one: a. Water cannot be described in terms of concentration. b. Osmotic pressure is inversely proportional to temperature. c. Large concentration gradients across cell membranes can generate osmotic pressure. d. Osmosis applies only to the movement of salts.

Solution

Of the given options, option C is the most appropriate choice, i.e. large concentration gradients across cell membranes can generate osmotic pressure.

Water can be described in terms of concentration. Osmotic pressure is directly proportional to temperature. And, osmosis applies to every molecular species which can enter in a state of solution with water.