Two solutions are separated by a selectively permeable membrane. If solution A has a higher concentration of a nonpermeating solute than solution B, then ________.

A. the solute will pass down its concentration gradient from solution A to B
B. water will pass down its concentration gradient from solution A to B
C. water will pass down its concentration gradient from solution B to A
D. the solute will pass down its concentration gradient from solution B to A
E. neither the solute nor water will diffuse


Answer: C

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