Solution a Is a 50% Glucose Solution

question 78

Multiple Choice

Solution A is a 50% glucose solution. Solution B is a 25% glucose solution. The two solutions are separated by a selectively permeable membrane. Based on this information, what substance, and in which direction, would move across the membrane?

• A) There would be a net movement of water from solution A to solution B.
• B) There would be a net movement of water from solution B to solution A.
• C) There would be a net movement of glucose from solution A to solution B.
• D) There would be a net movement of glucose from solution B to solution A.

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