Question

question 14. as the cell attempts to reach equilibrium, which of the following statements is correct? a. starch will diffuse out of the \cell\ b. sucrose will diffuse into the \cell\ cell: 0.1 m sucrose 0.2 m glucose 5% starch environment: 0.2 m sucrose 0.1 m glucose 2% starch

Explanation:

Starch is a large - molecule polysaccharide that cannot pass through the cell membrane by simple diffusion. Sucrose is a disaccharide. Glucose is a monosaccharide. Small - molecule substances like glucose and sucrose can diffuse across the cell membrane depending on the concentration gradient. In this case, there is no information suggesting that starch can diffuse out of the cell as it is too large. Sucrose may diffuse into the cell if there is a concentration gradient favoring its entry.

Answer:

B. Sucrose will diffuse into the "cell"