Two beakers (below) are connected by a the partitioned by a membrane permeable t

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Two beakers (below) are connected by a the partitioned by a membrane permeable to water but not to protein. Which one of the following statements best describes what will happen to this system? (a) Water will only move from A to B. (b) Water will only move from B to A. (c) Water will move equally in both directions so that there will be no net change in the system. (d) Water will move in both directions, but the net flow will be from A to B. (e) Water will move in both directions, but the net flow will be from B to A.

Explanation / Answer

(c) Water will move equally in both directions so that there will be no net change in the system.

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