AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The prefix “hydro” means water and the suffix “philic” means loving. Thus hydrophilic means water-loving. A hydrophilic molecule is a molecule that can mix and interact with water. Some examples of hydrophilic molecules that can be found in everyday life include: Salt.

Detailed explanation-2: -Having an affinity for water. A membrane which will wet with aqueous (water) solutions. Hydrophilic membranes are generally chosen for use with aqueous solutions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Materials and molecules that have an affinity for water are hydrophilic; a hydrophilic surface will cause water to spread, and molecules that are hydrophilic tend to dissolve well in water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hydrophilic (biology definition): water-loving; having an affinity for water; capable of interacting with water through hydrogen bonding. Etymology: from Greek hydros, meaning “water” and philia, meaning “friendship”. Compare: hydrophobic. Hydrophilic substances are polar in nature.

Detailed explanation-5: -Substances dissolving readily in water are called hydrophilic compounds. They consist of ions or polar molecules that use electrical charge effects to attract water molecules. The water molecules surround these polar molecules and carry them into the solution, thereby dissolving them.