Imagine Two Solutions Separated by a Selectively Permeable Membrane That

question 69

Multiple Choice

Imagine two solutions separated by a selectively permeable membrane that is impermeable to glucose.On one side of the membrane,solution A contains 10 percent glucose and on the other side,solution B contains 25 percent glucose.Which of the following is true?

• A) Solution A is hypertonic relative to solution B.
• B) The concentration of water is greatest in solution B.
• C) Water will move from solution A to solution B.
• D) Glucose will diffuse from solution B to solution A.

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