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Are carbohydrates hydrophilic or hydrophobic and how do you test this?
hydrophilic b/c carbohydrates are made of sugars; sugars (such as glucose) have LOTS of hydroxyl groups which are hydrophilic, therefore carbohydrates are hydrophilic
How many carbohydrates are low carbohydrates?
30 to 50 grams of carbohydrates per day is considered as low carbohydrate diet.
Can you name some good carbohydrates?
Fresh fruit and vegetables can be considered 'good' carbohydrates.
What foods is not considered a simple Carbohydrates?
Proteins are not simple carbohydrates. Lean meats of any kind including chicken, steak and fish are not a simple carbohydrate. Whole grains are also not considered simple carbohydrates.
What carbohydrates are considered simple sugars?
Glucose
Is sugar considered fat?
no - sugar = carbohydrates
How would you define hydrophobic substance?
All substances that are water repelling are considered hydrophobic substances. Ex: Oil, Waxes, etc..
Is sugar hydrophilic or hydrophobic?
Hydrophilic molecules are those that dissolve in or interact with water. Hydrophilic molecules include carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, salts and metabolic molecules like glucose and amino acids. The fatty component of lipids [fats and oils], the -CH2- tail, is strictly hydrophobic.
What can carbohydrates be?
Carbohydrates can be sugars and bread products. For instance, muffins and candy are loaded with carbohydrates. Pastas are considered carbohydrates as well.
What are carbohydrates proteins and lipids considered?
essential nutrients.
Is cholesterol hydrophobic or hydrophobic?
Cholesterol has many hydrophobic side chains and a single hydrophilic side chain. Because it contains both hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups, it is amphipathic.yes cholesterol Hydrophobic , choestol not soluble in water
Is vitamin A hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
hydrophobic
