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Colloid — factors affecting gel state

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A colloid may become a gel, depending on which of the following?

Correct Answer

all of the above

Explanation

A colloid may shift between a fluid (sol) state and a more solid (gel) state depending on all of the above: temperature, pH, salt concentration, and pressure. These factors affect the interactions between the suspended particles in the colloid, causing it to either gel or liquify. This dynamic property of the cytoplasm is important for many cellular processes including cell movement and division.

Reference

Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide


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