A membrane separates solutions P and Q. It allows water to pass through but does not allow sugar to pass through. P contains a higher concentration of sugar than Q.
Which statement correctly describes the initial movements?
sugar moves from P to Q; water moves from P to Q overall
sugar moves from Q to P; water moves from Q to P overall
sugar cannot cross the membrane; water moves from Q to P overall
sugar cannot cross the membrane; water moves from P to Q overall
41 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 1.4 Transport across cell membranes, covering 1.4.1 Transport into and out of cells and 1.4.2 Percentage gain and loss in osmosis. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.