Biology A-Level
insoluble and osmotically inactive
What insoluble and osmotically inactive means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Being large and insoluble means there is no osmotic effect, so water potential is not lowered and water does not enter by osmosis.
Topics that use insoluble and osmotically inactive
- Carbohydrates (AQA A-Level)
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