Alphabetical
Alphabetical list of glossary terms
hydrophobic
[adjective]
Literally meaning "water fearing," a substance that has little affinity for water. Generally, non-polar molecules that do not dissolve in or form solutions with water. Compare to hydrophilic.
Appears in modules:
- Biological Proteins Amino acids, peptide bonds, and protein structures
- Fats and Proteins Structure and function of essential nutrients
- Lipids Composition, structure, and function
- Membranes I Structure and function of biological membranes
- Membranes II Passive and active transporters
- Origins of Life II Primeval environments and the origins of RNA
- Photosynthesis I Harnessing the energy of the sun
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