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) Water will move from side B to A, but solute will not move.
B) Both water and solute will move from side B to A.
C) Solute will move from side A to B, and water will move from side B to A.
D) Water will move from side A to B, but solute will not move.
E) Solute will move from side B to A, and water will move from side A to B.
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