CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION
BIO MOLECULES
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Question
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Hydrophilic =
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Water loving
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Water hating
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Made of hydrogen
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Made of water
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Hydrophobic and hydrophilic are opposites. The word stem ‘hydr’ comes from the greek ‘hydor’ meaning water, therefore hydrophobic materials are ‘water-fearing’, and do not mix with water, whereas hydrophilic materials are ‘water-loving’ and have a tendency to be wetted by water.
Detailed explanation-3: -(chemistry) Having an affinity for water; hydrophilic.
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