Question

1. In osmosis, water always moves toward the ____ solution: that is, toward the solution with the ____ solute concentration.a. Isotonic, greaterb. Hypertonic, greaterc. Hypertonic, lesserd. Hypotonic, greatere. Hypotonic, lesser

Answer 1

The correct answer will be option-B (Hypertonic, greater).

Step-by-step explanation:

Osmosis is the movement of water molecules via a semi-permeable membrane which depends on the solute concentration of the solution.

The water always moves from low solute concentration with high water potential to high solute concentration with low water potential.

The hypertonic solution is the solution which contains a high amount of solute due to which water potential decreases. As a result of this water molecules will move to the hypertonic solution with less amount of water.

Thus, Option-B is the correct answer.

Answer 2

In osmosis, water always moves toward the HYPERTONIC solution: that is, toward the solution with the GREATER solute concentration.

Note: water moves according its own concentration gradient. A solution with greater solute concentration has a lower water concentration. Hence water moves towards it