Compartment A contains a 5% glucose solution.Compartment B contains a 15% glucose solution.The membrane (dividing the beaker into compartments A and B) is permeable to both solute and solvent.Which of the following statements is true regarding the initial net flux?
A)Water diffuses from compartment A to compartment B.
B)Glucose diffuses from compartment A to compartment B.
C)Solute diffuses from compartment A to compartment B.
D)Solvent diffuses from compartment B to compartment A.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The initial net flux is determined by the concentration gradient between the two compartments. In this case, compartment B has a higher concentration of solute (glucose) compared to compartment A. Therefore, water molecules will diffuse from compartment A, which has a lower solute concentration, to compartment B, which has a higher solute concentration. This will continue until the concentration gradient equalizes. So, option A is correct.

Compartment a Contains a 5% Glucose Solution