Are nucleic acids hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether nucleic acids are hydrophobic or hydrophilic, which relates to their chemical properties and behavior in biological systems.
Answer
hydrophilic
The final answer is hydrophilic
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is hydrophilic
More Information
Nucleic acids are hydrophilic due to their negatively charged phosphate groups and multiple hydroxyl groups in the sugar component.
Sources
- 7.5: Discovering the structure of DNA - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
- Are Nucleic Acids Amphipathic? Learn More at BYJU'S NEET - byjus.com
- Identify the type of organic molecule that is hydrophobic. A. protein B. lipid C. nucleic acid D. carbohydrate - homework.study.com
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