Hydrophilic Dictionary - quiz - Biology Articles, Tutorials & Dictionary Online

Quiz

Choose the best answer.

1. Which of the following is true about hydrophiles?

They repel water

They lack an affinity for water

They interact with water through hydrogen bonding

2. Which of the following depicts the contact angle of a hydrophilic surface?

70°

180°

150°

3. Which of these substances is "water-loving"?

starch

lipid

fat

3. What is an amphipathic molecule?

A molecule that has a hydrophilic part in its structure

A molecule that has a hydrophobic part in its structure

A molecule that has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts in its structure

4. Which of the following is NOT a common functional group in hydrophiles?

-OH

-R-C6H5

-NH-

5. The "philia" in the term "hydrophilic" denotes ...

fear

hatred

affection

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