Which Solution Will Have the Lowest Osmotic Pressure When Measured

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which solution will have the lowest osmotic pressure when measured against pure water?

• A)0.10 M sodium chloride
• B)0.10 M sodium sulfate
• C)0.10 M sodium sulfide
• D)0.10 M sodium phosphate
• E)0.10 M sodium carbonate

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Ovaries

Female reproductive organs in which eggs (ova) are produced, along with key hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

Endometrium

The mucous membrane lining the interior of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.

Oogenesis

The process of egg cell development in females, beginning with the differentiation of germ cells into primary oocytes and ending with the formation of a mature ovum.

Secondary Oocyte

A cell that results from the division of a primary oocyte and goes on to become an ovum after completion of meiosis.