An investigation involving osmosis and plant cells was performed by a group of students. Sweet potatoes were used as the source
of plant cells in the experiment. A sweet potato was diced into evenly sized and shaped cubes and placed in beakers containing
various glucose concentrations. The experimental setup is shown in the table here.
Which statement describes the most likely results seen in beaker 3?
A)
Water will enter and leave the cells at the same rate via osmosis.
B)
Water will enter the cells at a greater rate due to the simple diffusion of
molecules
Water will leave the cells at a greater rate than it enters the cells due to
active transport
Glucose molecules will move from the cells into the solution in the beaker
through facilitated diffusion
D)