A Scientist Performs an Experiment in Which They Create an Artificial

question 54

Multiple Choice

A scientist performs an experiment in which they create an artificial cell with a selectively permeable membrane through which only water can pass.They inject a 5M solution of glucose into the cell and then place the cell into a beaker containing 10M glucose.What effect do you expect to observe?

• A)Water moves out of the cell
• B)Glucose moves out of the cell
• C)No net change in cell weight
• D)Water moves into the cell

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