Two solutions are separated by a selectively permeable membrane. On side A, there is a solution composed of 20% protein and 80% water. On side B, the solution is 100% water. Initially, the solution on side B is ________ to the solution on side A.
A) hypotonic
B) hypertonic
C) isotonic

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Side B, which is 100% water, has a lower concentration of solutes compared to side A which has 20% protein and 80% water. This makes the solution on side B hypotonic to the solution on side A.

Two Solutions Are Separated by a Selectively Permeable Membrane