Testosterone, like all hormones, is a cholesterol based compound. Cholesterol tends to dissolve well in lipids since it is mainly composed of hydrocarbons, and since we know that fats (lipids) and water don't mix, we can infer that testosterone is not hydrophilic. It is hydrophobic (does not dissolve in water).
Hydrophilic
Carbohydrates are hydrophilic, meaning they have an affinity for water. To test this, you can perform a simple solubility test: add the carbohydrate sample to water and observe if it dissolves. If it dissolves, it is hydrophilic; if it does not dissolve or forms a separate layer, it is likely hydrophobic.
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The Predominant hormone in males are testosterone
The terminal hydroxyl group of a steroid is hydrophilic.
Yes, the heads of phospholipids are hydrophilic.
Silica is hydrophilic, meaning it has an affinity for water and tends to absorb or attract water molecules.
1. Is clean wool hydrophobic or hydrophilic? Why?
Glucose is hydrophilic, meaning it is attracted to water.
Testosterone
The polar end of a phospholipid in the plasma membrane is hydrophilic, meaning it is attracted to water. This hydrophilic end faces outward towards the aqueous environment both inside and outside the cell.
Starches can be both hydrophobic and hydrophilic, although most of them are hydrophilic.