What term describes molecules that have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties?
A) amphoteric
B) amphiprotic
C) amphibian
D) amphipathic
E) None of the answers is correct.

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Amphipathic molecules have both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) parts, allowing them to interact with both water and lipid environments, which is crucial in biological structures like cell membranes.

What Term Describes Molecules That Have Both Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic