Diffusion of water from a hypertonic solution to a hypotonic solution across a semi-permeable membrane ____
a. will occur until both solutions are isotonic
b. will occur until both sides are hypotonic
c. will occur until both sides are hypertonic
d. will occur until the tonicities are reversed
e. will not occur
ANSWER: a
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