Question 5
Cell and Its EnvironmentUse the diagram (a thistle funnel containing sugar solution, with a membrane tied over the funnel, standing in distilled water) to answer this question.
After an hour, the level of water in the thistle funnel will
- A.rise.
- B.fall.
- C.remain the same.
- D.double.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (rise.)
Explanation
Water moves by osmosis from the distilled water into the more concentrated sugar solution, so the level in the funnel rises.