Because of hydrogen bonding, water is uniquely suited for its central role in life. Many hydrophilic molecules interact freely with water, but a number of hydrophobic molecules are important for life, too. How does the interaction between water and hydrophobic molecules help to organize biological systems?
A) Because cells are not pure water (they have many substances dissolved within them) , the hydrophilic/hydrophobic effect has a limited role in biological organization.
B) The ionic bonds between water molecules cause hydrophobic molecules to associate with each other and not with water molecules.
C) Because water molecules preferentially associate with each other, they force hydrophobic molecules to associate with each other and not with water molecules.
D) None of the other answer options is correct.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q118: Rank the elements carbon, phosphorus, calcium, and
Q119: Imagine that you have a (simplified) structural
Q120: Imagine that a few centuries from now,
Q121: Which of the following are covalent bonds?
A)peptide
Q122: Consider the following two statements about structural
Q124: Which of the following statements is TRUE
Q125: Which one of the following elements is
Q126: _ are molecules with identical chemical formulas
Q127: Earth's elemental composition is a good reflection
Q128: Recall that isoleucine and leucine can both
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents