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The solutions in the two arms of this U-tube are separated by a membrane that is permeable to water and glucose but not to sucrose. Side A is half filled with a solution of 2 M sucrose and 1 M glucose. Side B is half filled with 1 M sucrose and 2 M glucose. Initially, the liquid levels on both sides are equal. Refer to the figure. Initially, in terms of tonicity, the solution in side A with respect to the solution in side B is _______.

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The answer is isotonic

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