Consider Solutions a and B Separated by a Semipermeable Membrane

question 61

Multiple Choice

Consider solutions A and B separated by a semipermeable membrane.To which volume would pressure need to be applied to prevent osmosis from occurring?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) first A, then B
• D) first B, then A
• E) It is not possible to prevent this process from occurring.

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Definitions:

Glial Cells

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