Two Solutions Are Separated by a Selectively Permeable Membrane

Multiple Choice

Two solutions are separated by a selectively permeable membrane.If solution A has a higher concentration of a nonpermeating solute than solution B,then __________.

A) the solute will pass down its concentration gradient from solution A to B
B) the solute will pass down its concentration gradient from solution B to A
C) water will pass down its concentration gradient from solution A to B
D) water will pass down its concentration gradient from solution B to A
E) neither the solute nor water will diffuse