Question
What would you expect to see at 10:30pm? Assume that the solutes can freely cross the cell membrane.
Responses
There would be more solutes on Side B compared to Side A due to an over-diffusive mechanism of solutes.
There would be more solutes on Side B compared to Side A due to an over-diffusive mechanism of solutes.
There would be no change.
There would be no change.
The solutes would be evenly distributed between Side A and Side B due to diffusion.
The solutes would be evenly distributed between Side A and Side B due to diffusion.
There would still be more solutes on Side A compared to Side B due to lack of homeostasis.
Responses
There would be more solutes on Side B compared to Side A due to an over-diffusive mechanism of solutes.
There would be more solutes on Side B compared to Side A due to an over-diffusive mechanism of solutes.
There would be no change.
There would be no change.
The solutes would be evenly distributed between Side A and Side B due to diffusion.
The solutes would be evenly distributed between Side A and Side B due to diffusion.
There would still be more solutes on Side A compared to Side B due to lack of homeostasis.
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In a situation where solutes can freely cross the cell membrane, over time, you would expect diffusion to lead to a more even distribution of solutes between the two sides of the membrane. Thus, the most likely outcome at 10:30 pm would be:
**The solutes would be evenly distributed between Side A and Side B due to diffusion.**
Diffusion is the process where solutes move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until an equilibrium is reached. If enough time has passed and the solutes can freely cross the membrane, the concentrations would tend to equalize.
**The solutes would be evenly distributed between Side A and Side B due to diffusion.**
Diffusion is the process where solutes move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until an equilibrium is reached. If enough time has passed and the solutes can freely cross the membrane, the concentrations would tend to equalize.