Question

During endosmosis, the volume of solvent in the solution where it is taking place will

• A. decrease
• B. increase
• C. remain constant
• D. volume has no effect on osmosis

Answer 1

The correct option is B increase

Osmosis is the movement of solvent molecules (water) from a solution having lower solute concentration to a solution having higher solute concentration when the two solutions are separated by a semipermeable membrane.

The movement of solvent into the cell is known as endosmosis. During endosmosis, the entry of water into the solution will increase the volume of solvent in the solution.