Multiple choice

A membrane is said to be semipermeable, if_________________.

  1. a substance does not pass through it

  2. it is permeable to solvents but not to solutes

  3. it is permeable to solvents and some selected solutes

  4. it is permeable to solvents and solutes
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. The sempermeable membrane is permeable to solvent, but prevents the passage of solutes.

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