[Campbell Biology P.1027] If two solutions are separated by a selectively permeable membrane,... | Practice Question
If two solutions are separated by a selectively permeable membrane, and the first solution has a higher solute concentration than the second, what term describes the first solution relative to the second, according to the text?
Explanation
The text defines a hyperosmotic solution as 'the solution with the higher concentration of solutes' when two solutions differ in osmolarity. Water flows from a hypoosmotic to a hyperosmotic solution.