A water concentration gradient is influenced by the number of solute molecules present on both sides of the membrane.

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The water concentration gradient across a membrane is influenced by the concentration of solute molecules on either side because water moves from areas of low solute concentration (high water concentration) to areas of high solute concentration (low water concentration) through osmosis.

A Water Concentration Gradient Is Influenced by the Number of Solute