Two Solutions Are Separated by a Semipermeable Membrane with the Same

question 58

Multiple Choice

Two solutions are separated by a semipermeable membrane with the same properties as a cell membrane. Solution A is 5 percent glucose and solution B is 10 percent glucose. Under these circumstances,

• A) water will move from solution A to solution B.
• B) water will move from solution B to solution A.
• C) glucose will move from solution A to solution B.
• D) glucose will move from solution B to solution A.
• E) at equilibrium the concentration of glucose will be higher in solution B.

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