For the question(s)that follow, consider a 4% starch solution and a 10% starch solution separated by a semipermeable membrane.
-Which starch solution will decrease in volume as osmosis occurs?
A)10%
B)4%
C)Neither exerts osmotic pressure so no change in volume occurs.
D)They exert equal osmotic pressures so no change in volume occurs.
E)They exert opposite osmotic pressures so no change in volume occurs.

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The 4% starch solution will decrease in volume as osmosis occurs because it has a lower concentration of starch than the 10% starch solution. Water will move from the 4% starch solution to the 10% starch solution in order to equalize the concentrations of starch on both sides of the membrane.

For the Question(s)that Follow, Consider a 4% Starch Solution and a 10