Avoidance of Crystallization in Biological Systems
AimsBefore you startIntroductionNucleation and crystallizationThe water-sucrose systemAvoidance of crystallization by glass formationAvoidance of crystallization by freeze resistanceSummaryQuestionsGoing furtherTLP creditsTLP contentsShow all contentViewing and downloading resourcesAbout the TLPsTerms of useFeedbackCredits Print this page
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Aims
On completion of this TLP you should:
- Understand how nucleation and crystallization occur.
- Be aware of the reasons why crystallization in the cells of living systems is usually fatal.
- Appreciate the importance of sugars as solutes in the cellular liquid.
- Understand the ways in which some living systems avoid crystal formation.