Compatible solutes
A) Disrupt macromolecular function.
B) Do not disrupt macromolecular function, as long as the concentration is low.
C) Do not disrupt macromolecular function, even at high concentration.
D) Do not disrupt macromolecular function, as long as there are counteracting solutes present.
Answer: C
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