Drug A has a log P of -1.88 and Drug B has a log P of -1.09. Which drug would more easily dissolve in the GI tract and why? Answers A-D A Drug A because it is more lipophilic than Drug B B Drug B because it is more hydrophilic than Drug A C Drug A because it is more hydrophilic than Drug B 5 D Drug B because it is more lipophilic than Drug A

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Drug A has a log P of -1.88 and Drug B has a log P of -1.09. Which drug would more easily dissolve in the GI tract and why? Answers A-D A Drug A because it is more lipophilic than Drug B B Drug B because it is more hydrophilic than Drug A C Drug A because it is more hydrophilic than Drug B 5 D Drug B because it is more lipophilic than Drug A
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