A membrane permeable to water separates a chamber into two compartments: A and B. Compartment A contains a 10 mM solution of non -permeating solute, whereas compartment B contains a 40 mM solution of non -permeating solute. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Solute will move from side A to B, and water will move from side B to A.
B) Solute will move from side B to A, and water will move from side A to B.
C) Water will move from side A to B, but solute will not move.
D) Both water and solute will move from side B to A.
E) Water will move from side B to A, but solute will not move.
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