Two Compartments $\mathrm { X }$ And $\mathrm { Y }$

question 3

Short Answer

Two compartments ( $\mathrm { X }$ and $\mathrm { Y }$ ) are separated by a typical biological membrane (i.e., lipid bilayer). The concentrations of a permeant solute (i.e., urea) at time zero are shown. Which of the drawings below represents the volumes of $\mathrm { X }$ and $\mathrm { Y }$ when the system reaches equilibrium?


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