The diagram below shows a container divided into two compartments by a membrane permeable to water but not to starch. Two solutions containing different concentrations of of dissolved starch were placed on each side of the membrane. Which of the following describes what will happen to the water level during the process of osmosis?
The water level will on both sides would decrease
the water level on the right side of the membrane will increase
the water level on the left side of the membrane will increase
the water level on both sides of the membrane will stay the same.