Two solutions are separated by a semipermeable membrane with the same properties as a cell membrane. Solution A is a 5 percent salt, and solution B is 10 percent salt. Under these conditions, which of the following would most likely occur?
A) Water will move from solution A to solution B.
B) Water will move from solution B to solution A.
C) Glucose will move from solution A to solution B.
D) Glucose will move from solution B to solution A.
A
Explanation:
B) Water moves to areas of higher solute concentration.
C) The membrane is not permeable to glucose, therefore, glucose doesn't move.
D) The membrane is not permeable to glucose; therefore, glucose doesn't move.
Exercise 7: Epithelial Tissue
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