The phenomenon of uptake of water at the expense of energy by the cell and usually against the osmotic gradient is known as__________
A. Active absorption
B. Imbibition
C. Osmosis
D. Passive absorption
Answer:A
The phenomenon of uptake of water at the expense of energy by the cell and usually against the osmotic gradient is known as__________
A. Active absorption B. Imbibition C. Osmosis D. Passive absorption