Solution 1 Has Two Solutes (A and B) and an Osmotic

question 189

Multiple Choice

Solution 1 has two solutes (A and B) and an osmotic pressure of 250 mOsm.Solution 2 has only one solute (C) and an osmotic pressure of 300 mOsm.If a membrane between these solutions is permeable to only water and B, then

• A)Solution 1 will gain water from solution 2.
• B)Solution 2 will gain water from solution 1.
• C)Some of solute C will move into solution 1.
• D)Solution 1 has a higher osmotic pressure.
• E)Solution 1 would be hypertonic to a human cell.

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