Which of the Following Amino Acid Side Chains is Hydrophobic

Question

Which of the following amino acid side chains is hydrophobic?
A) acidic
B) nonpolar
C) polar but neutral
D) none of these

Accepted Answer

Nonpolar side chains are hydrophobic, as they do not interact well with water due to their lack of polarity. Examples of amino acids with nonpolar side chains include alanine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, methionine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan.