An aqueous mixture containing starch (a colloid),NaCl,glucose,and albumin (a colloid)is placed in a dialysis bag and immersed in distilled water.Which of the following correctly describes the location of the indicated substance after dialysis?
A)albumin inside
B)starch outside
C)albumin inside and outside
D)water inside only
E)starch inside and outside

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Albumin, being a colloid, is too large to pass through the semi-permeable membrane of the dialysis bag, so it remains inside.

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