Define hydrophobic, hydrophilic, and amphipathic.

Question 1

Hydrophilic:

Answer 1

“Water loving” molecules, polar, very soluble in water.

Question 2

Hydrophobic:

Answer 2

“Water-fearing” molecules are non-polar and not soluble in water.

Question 3

Amphipathic:

Answer 3

Molecules with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts.