Which statement is true?

a. The movement of solvent occurs from a
hypotonic solution to an isotonic solution.
b. The net movement from an isotonic to a
hypotonic solution involves the movement of
solute molecules only.
c. The concentration of the solute is greater in an
isotonic solution than in a hypertonic solution.
d. The concentration of the solvent is greater in a
hypertonic solution than in an isotonic solution.
e. Osmosis involves only hypertonic solutions.


Answer: a

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