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BIO 101 Foundations of Biology – From Scientific Inquiry to the Central Dogma Objective Question

Question

Lipids are __________ (water-fearing).
Options
A hydrophilic
B hydrophobic
Correct Answer
C amphipathic
D polar
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lipids are hydrophobic (water-fearing).

Hint

This property is due to their nonpolar hydrocarbon chains.

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