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Consider the following statements
Osmosis is a process of transport of water across a semipermeable membrane ,
1. Down the water potential gradient .
2. Up the water potential gradient .
3. Actively
4. Passively
Of these statements

A

1 and 3 are correct

B

2 and 3 are correct

C

2 and 4 are correct

D

1 and 4 correct

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