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Compatible Solutes Definition:
Compatible solutes are molecules that can be kept at high intracellular concentrations without interfering with metabolism and growth.
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Compatible Solutes Notes:
Compatible solutes or osmoprotectants are small organic molecules of low toxicity with a neutral charge at high concentrations that act as osmolytes and help organisms to tolerate extreme osmotic stress. Compatible solutes can be placed in three chemical classes: polyols, betaines and amino acids.
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