The simple diffusion of water (H20) into the plasma membrane. The diffusion of water is determined by the concentration of dissolved substances in the surrounding enviroment. This is done through suckage.
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An example of Osmosis is when you pour salt on slugs or snails and the water is pulled out of the cells of the snail's body through a process called Osmosis. This leads to snails to shrivel, bubble up and die within a several minutes as a result of dehydration.
An example of Osmosis is when you pour salt on slugs or snails and the water is pulled out of the cells of the snail's body through a process called Osmosis. This leads to snails to shrivel, bubble up and die within a several minutes as a result of dehydration.
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