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hydrophilic b/c carbohydrates are made of sugars; sugars (such as glucose) have LOTS of hydroxyl groups which are hydrophilic, therefore carbohydrates are hydrophilic

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Is hydrophilic the same as hydrophobic?

hydrophilic - loves water hydrophobic - repels water


What is the difference between hydrophobic and hydrophilic molecules nd hydrophilic c?

Hydrophobic molecules repel water and are nonpolar, while hydrophilic molecules attract water and are polar. Hydrophilic coatings are commonly used to make surfaces wettable by water, allowing for better adhesion or compatibility with aqueous solutions.


Is nylon fiber hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

This depends on type of fiber.


How can you determine whether a substance is hydrophilic or hydrophilic?

To determine whether a substance is hydrophilic or hydrophobic, you can assess its molecular structure and polarity. Hydrophilic substances typically contain polar functional groups that can form hydrogen bonds with water, leading to increased solubility in water. In contrast, hydrophobic substances are usually non-polar and do not interact favorably with water, often repelling it. Conducting a solubility test by mixing the substance with water can also provide insight; if the substance dissolves well, it is likely hydrophilic, while poor solubility indicates hydrophobic characteristics.


What is both hydrophilic and hydrophobic?

Phospholipids have a hydrophilic ("water-loving") head and a hydrophobic ("water-fearing") tail. This unique structure allows them to form the lipid bilayer of cell membranes, with the hydrophobic tails facing inward and the hydrophilic heads facing outward towards the watery environment inside and outside the cell.

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Is starch hydrophobic?

Starches can be both hydrophobic and hydrophilic, although most of them are hydrophilic.


Is vitamin A hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

hydrophobic


Why hydrophilic proteins when placed in hydrophobic solvent their is denaturation of the proteins?

Hydrophilic molecules are repulsed by surrounding hydrophobic solvent. Hydrophilic tends to connect with hydrophilic, and hydrophobic with hydrophobic. If the protein as a part which is hydrophobic, then it will twist itself to accommodate those new connections, and when they change their form, they denature.


Are fish scales hydrophilic or hydrophobic?

Hydrophilic


Is soap hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

Soap is both hydrophobic and hydrophilic. It has a hydrophobic tail that repels water and a hydrophilic head that attracts water, allowing it to interact with both water and oils.


What is the opposite of hydrophobic?

Hydrophilic


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 the molecule nonpolar and hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

The molecule is nonpolar and hydrophobic.


Is cysteine considered hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

Cysteine is considered hydrophobic.


Is a phospholipid hydrophilic or hydrophobic?

A phospholipid has both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) parts, making it amphipathic.


Is clean wool hydrophilic?

1. Is clean wool hydrophobic or hydrophilic? Why?


Is glucose hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

Glucose is hydrophilic, meaning it is attracted to water.