Question

in the above image, the red dots represent sugar molecules. the sides are separated by a semi - permeable membrane that only allows water to pass through. which side of the beaker is hypotonic to the other side? (click to select) which direction will the net flow of water go? (click to select)

Explanation:

First Sub - Question (Which side is hypotonic)

A hypotonic solution has a lower solute (sugar) concentration. Side A has red dots (sugar) and Side B has none (or fewer, from the image). So Side B has lower solute concentration, making it hypotonic to Side A.

Water moves from hypotonic to hypertonic (higher solute) side via osmosis. Since B is hypotonic and A is hypertonic (more sugar), water flows from B to A.

Answer:

B (Side B) is hypotonic to the other side (Side A).

Second Sub - Question (Net flow of water)