Question 1
Based on what you know about the characteristics of membrane transport, explain the results shown on the graph. Each mixture consists of equal parts of glucose and fructose at the indicated concentration.
Question 2
You mix one liter of 300 mOsM NaCl with two liters 450 mOsM glucose.
A. What is the osmolarity of the new solution?
B. What is the final osmolarity of the NaCl in the new solution?
C. What is the final osmolarity of glucose in the new solution?
D. What is the tonicity of this new solution compared to a red blood cell with 300 mOsM nonpenetrating solute?