The ability of non-polar substances like fat molecules to clump together in water thereby allowing minimal contact between the fat molecules and water is attributed to: Group of answer choices a. Hydrogen bonds b. Ionic bonds c. Van der Waal’s interactions d. Hydrophobic interactions e. Cystine bridges

The ability of non-polar substances like fat molecules to clump together in water thereby allowing minimal contact between the fat molecules and water is attributed to: Group of answer choices a. Hydrogen bonds b. Ionic bonds c. Van der Waal’s interactions d. Hydrophobic interactions e. Cystine bridges

Concepts of Biology

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

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Chapter2: Chemistry Of Life

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5RQ: Which of the following statements is not true? a. Water is polar. b. Water stabilizes temperature....

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