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Description: The Role of Water in Biological Processes An important class of molecules are those that exhibit both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties simultaneously. Such amphipathic substances include Fatty acids Lipids Detergents The amphipathic molecules are characterized by a polar “head” group coupled to a hydrophobic “tail”—usually a hydrocarbon. Picture Stats: Views: 261 Filesize: 18.94kB Height: 312 Width: 232 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=33827 |