GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -1: Osmosis: In osmosis, water always moves from an area of higher water concentration to one of lower concentration. In the diagram shown, the solute cannot pass through the selectively permeable membrane, but the water can.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct option is ‘Semipermeable membrane’

Detailed explanation-3: -The membrane is selectively permeable because substances do not cross it indiscriminately. Some molecules, such as hydrocarbons and oxygen can cross the membrane. Many large molecules (such as glucose and other sugars) cannot. Water can pass through between the lipids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plasma membrane is permeable to water.