Which of the following terms can be defined as the movement of water across a cell membrane? a- exocytosis b-osmosis c-active tranport d-facilitated diffusion

b-osmosis

Explanation:

Osmosis is the movement of water that occurs within cells through a semipermeable cell membrane. This process is performed from a medium with lower water concentration to another with higher concentration.

In osmosis, the solvent (water) is passed from one medium to another across a cell membrane. This process does not cause energy waste and therefore osmosis is considered a passive transport. In the osmosis process, water, which is the solvent, tends to cross the semipermeable membrane in order to balance the solution concentration. This action is performed until the osmotic pressure is stabilized.

step 1: nitrogen fixation- conversion of atmospheric no₂ into forms useful to plants by lightning, bacteria, and cyanobacteria.

step 2: nitrification-process of converting ammonia to nitrite or nitrate.

step 3: assimilation-plant roots absorb new form of nitrogen.

step 4: ammonification-conversion of organic nitrogen to ammonia by bacteria involved in decomposition.

step 5: denitrification-bacteria turns the decomposed matter back into n₂o, which is released into atmosphere; repeat cycle.