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Chad Is Puzzling Over a Difficult Question on a Multiple-Choice

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Chad is puzzling over a difficult question on a multiple-choice sociology test.He re-reads the question,scans the options beneath the question,and glances at other questions on the test.Most likely,Chad is looking for:


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Polymer

A molecule built up from repeating subunits of the same general type (monomers); examples include proteins, nucleic acids, or polysaccharides.

Amphipathic Molecule

A molecule containing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions.

Hydrophobic End

The part of a molecule that repels water, often found in molecules like lipids that have both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) ends.

Hydrophilic End

The part of a molecule that is attracted to water, allowing it to dissolve or interact favorably with water molecules.

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