NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

BIO MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hydrophobic =
A
Water loving
B
Water hating
C
Made of hydrogen
D
Made of water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This means that it repels water. The word hydrophobic literally means afraid of water: hydro = water and phobia = fear.

Detailed explanation-2: -A membrane which will not readily wet with aqueous (water) solutions. It acts as a barrier to aqueous solutions but allows air to pass freely through it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Having an affinity for water. A membrane which will wet with aqueous (water) solutions. Hydrophilic membranes are generally chosen for use with aqueous solutions.

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