When a semipermeable sac filled with a solution containing 10% glucose is immersed in water, the fluid volume in the sac increases. What would happen if the sac solution was replaced with a 20% glucose solution? Group of answer choices A) sac would gain more fluid B) sac would gain the same amount of fluid C) no effect D) sac would lose fluid

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When a semipermeable sac filled with a solution containing 10% glucose is immersed in water, the fluid volume in the sac increases. What would happen if the sac solution was replaced with a 20% glucose solution?
Group of answer choices
A) sac would gain more fluid
B) sac would gain the same amount of fluid
C) no effect
D) sac would lose fluid
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