JAMB Biology 2019 Objective — Question 13
Question 13 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The end of each molecule of phospholipids that is soluble in water is said to be
- A. hydrophilicCorrect
- B. hydrophobic
- C. thigmophilic
- D. thigmotropic
Explanation
Phospholipids are amphipathic: the hydrophilic end has affinity for water, while the hydrophobic end has little affinity for water.
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