Each of the Following Characteristics of Molecules Allows Them to Dissolve

question 31

Multiple Choice

Each of the following characteristics of molecules allows them to dissolve in water except

• A)being a gas.
• B)being a charged particle.
• C)being a large complex molecule with ionic or polar groups on the surface.
• D)being hydrophobic on the surface.
• E)being a small polar covalent molecule.

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Definitions:

Hybrid Zone

A geographical area where two closely related species meet, mate, and produce hybrid offspring.

Parental Species

The original species from which new species originate, often investigated in the context of evolutionary biology.

Alloploidy

A type of polyploidy where the chromosome sets come from different species, leading to the creation of hybrid organisms.

Slow Speciation

The gradual process by which new species are formed over long periods of time, often involving gradual adaptations to environmental changes.