A Molecule That Consists of a Polar Portion and a Nonpolar

Question

A molecule that consists of a polar portion and a nonpolar portion is said to be
A) hydrophilic.
B) hydrophobic.
C) an integral protein.
D) amphipathic.

Accepted Answer

A molecule with both polar and nonpolar portions is called amphipathic, as it has both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) properties.