Which of the Following Factors Causes Colloidal Particles to Remain

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors causes colloidal particles to remain in solution without settling?

• A) Colloidal particles and solvent molecules are of the same size.
• B) Colloidal particles have large solvation layers.
• C) Colloidal particles and solvent molecules are of the same size and colloidal particles have large solvation layers.
• D) None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Desmosomes

Specialized cell structures that function as anchors, attaching cells together within tissues like the skin and heart muscle.

Gap Junctions

Specialized cell-to-cell connections that allow for the direct passage of ions, molecules, and electrical impulses between adjoining cells.

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

Endoplasmic reticulum of muscle.

Skeletal Muscle Fibers

Long, multinucleated cells that make up skeletal muscles, responsible for voluntary movements.