Question

a solute is a substance dissolved in a solvent (like water) to make a solution. a solution with a higher solute concentration therefore contains less water than a solution with a lower solute concentration. with this in mind, which of the following best describes osmosis? multiple choice there is a greater chance that more water molecules will move across the membrane from the side with lower solute concentration to the side with higher solute concentration. water repels water. that means that concentrations of water will tend to equalize on each side of the membrane. biological membranes have pumps that move water in and out of the cell.

Explanation:

Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a semi - permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration (higher water concentration) to an area of higher solute concentration (lower water concentration). Water molecules move randomly, and there is a net movement in this direction due to concentration gradients.

Answer:

There is a greater chance that more water molecules will move across the membrane from the side with lower solute concentration to the side with higher solute concentration.