Which of the Following Has a Hydrophilic Side Chain

Question

Which of the following has a hydrophilic side chain?
A) Asn
B) Leu
C) Ile
D) Gly

Accepted Answer

Asn (asparagine) has a side chain that contains an amide group, which is polar and hydrophilic. The other choices (Leu, Ile, and Gly) have non-polar side chains and are hydrophobic.