If a 10% sucrose solution is separated from a 20% sucrose solution by a membrane impermeable to sucrose,in which direction will net movement of water occur?
A) from the 10% sucrose solution to the 20% sucrose solution only
B) from the 20% sucrose solution to the 10% sucrose solution only
C) There will be no net movement of water in this case.
D) from the 10% sucrose solution to the 20% sucrose solution and from the 20% sucrose solution to the 10% sucrose solution
E) None of the answers are correct.

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Water will move from the 10% sucrose solution to the 20% sucrose solution due to osmosis, as water moves from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration.

If a 10% Sucrose Solution Is Separated from a 20