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Hydrophobic molecules are insoluble in water. These include oils and grease.
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What do large insoluble molecules get broken down into?
Most large insoluble molecules get broken down in the digestive system to small (simpler) soluble molecules.
Are triglycerides amphiphilic?
No. Because the polar hydroxyls of glycerol and the polar carboxylates of the fatty acids are bound in ester linkages, triglycerides are nonpolar, hydrophobic molecules, that are essentially insoluble in water.
Why are nonpolar molecules not soluble in water?
They have similar attractive forces in their molecule.
In addition to a PT what types of molecules are produced in the cabs cycle?
In addition to ATP what types of molecules are produced in the Krebs cycle
What organic macromolecules is insoluble in water and are often found in biological membranes and other waterproof coveringsand have the ability to store energy for extended periods of time?
Lipids are insoluble in water and found in biological membranes.
Do molecules that are insoluble in water affect pH?
These molecules haven't an effect on pH.
What things are insoluble in water?
non-polar molecules
Molecules that are insoluble in water or do not readily interact with water are said to be?
Hydrophobic.
Why is grease and oil insoluble in water?
Water molecules form hydrogen bonds with each other, excluding the hydrophobic molecules.
Are lipids organic or inorganics?
Lipids are organic molecules that are naturally occurring and they are insoluble in water.
Long rod-shaped molecules that are insoluble in water and are physically tough?
fibrous proteins
Can all types of salts be dissolved?
Some salts are insoluble in water. All types of sodium chloride are soluble in water.
Why is nitrogen insoluble in water?
Nitrogen is insoluble in water because it does not form strong interactions with water molecules. Nitrogen is a nonpolar molecule, while water is a polar molecule. Polar molecules dissolve in water due to the attractive forces between the positive and negative ends of the molecules, but nonpolar molecules like nitrogen do not have these strong attractions and therefore do not dissolve.
What is digestion answer?
The process in which food containing large, insoluble molecules is broken down in to small, water soluble molecules (which can be absorbed by the body) is called digestion.
What do large insoluble molecules get broken down into?
Most large insoluble molecules get broken down in the digestive system to small (simpler) soluble molecules.
What types of molecules dissolve easily in water?
Polar molecules and ions dissolve easily in water
Is salt soluble or insoluble?
The substance that can be dissolved is called solubleThe substance that cannot be dissolved is called insoluble
