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Which of the following is a diverse group of hydrophobic molecules?Group of answer choicesnucleic acidsproteinslipidscarbohydratesenzymes

Question

Which of the following is a diverse group of hydrophobic molecules?

Group of answer choices:

  • nucleic acids
  • proteins
  • lipids
  • carbohydrates
  • enzymes
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Solution

The diverse group of hydrophobic molecules among the options provided is lipids.

Here's why:

  1. Nucleic acids: These are not hydrophobic but hydrophilic due to the presence of polar phosphate groups.

  2. Proteins: These can be both hydrophobic and hydrophilic depending on the amino acids present. However, they are not exclusively hydrophobic.

  3. Lipids: These are hydrophobic or water-insoluble, making them the correct answer. They are diverse in terms of their structure and function, including fats, oils, waxes, phospholipids, and steroids.

  4. Carbohydrates: These are typically hydrophilic, not hydrophobic.

  5. Enzymes: These are a type of protein, and as mentioned, proteins are not exclusively hydrophobic.

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