The Solutions in the Two Arms of This U-Tube Are

question 3

Multiple Choice

The solutions in the two arms of this U-tube are separated by a membrane that is permeable to water and glucose but not to sucrose. Side A is half-filled with a solution of 2 M sucrose and 1 M glucose. Side B is half-filled with 1 M sucrose and 2 M glucose. Initially, the liquid levels on both sides are equal.

In the U-tube illustrated above, ________.

• A) side A is hypertonic to side B
• B) side A is hypotonic to side B
• C) side A is isotonic to side B
• D) side A is more turgid than side B

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