Which of the following is the least likely to dissolve in water?
A)Albumin
B)A triglyceride
C)Table sugar (sucrose)
D)Nucleotides

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Triglycerides are nonpolar molecules and do not have the ability to interact with water molecules through hydrogen bonding, therefore, they are unlikely to dissolve in water. The other choices are polar and/or ionic compounds and are more likely to dissolve in water through hydrogen bonding or ion-dipole interactions.

Which of the Following Is the Least Likely to Dissolve