Which of the Following Classes of Compounds Is Hydrophilic

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following classes of compounds is hydrophilic?

• A) Sugars
• B) Fatty acids
• C) Amino acids
• D) Sugars and amino acids.
• E) All of these

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