NUTRITION
LIPIDS
Question
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It is nonpolar
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It has a hydrophobic part and a hydrophilic part
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It is polar
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It has two hydrophobic parts
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Detailed explanation-1: -Amphipathic is a word used to describe a chemical compound containing both polar (water-soluble) and nonpolar (not water-soluble) portions in its structure. It may also relate to a chemical compound having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions.
Detailed explanation-2: -A phospholipid is an amphipathic molecule which means it has both a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic component.
Detailed explanation-3: -Amphipathic molecules have a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail. The hydrophilic head is made up of a polar molecules or groups, while the hydrophobic tail is made up of nonpolar molecules.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: When a molecule has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic components, it is called an amphipathic molecule.