An aqueous mixture containing starch (a colloid), NaCl, glucose, and albumin (a colloid) is placed in a dialyzing 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 dialysis membrane and will remain inside the bag.

An Aqueous Mixture Containing Starch (A Colloid), NaCl, Glucose, and Albumin