SSC
BIOLOGY
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Question
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Hydrophilic means ____
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water-loving
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water-fearing
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nonpolar
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lipid soluble
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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: -Materials with a special affinity for water-those it spreads across, maximizing contact-are known as hydrophilic. Those that naturally repel water, causing droplets to form, are known as hydrophobic.
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