What characterizes lipophobic substances?
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The question is asking about the characteristics of lipophobic substances. It is inquiring which attributes correctly describe how these substances behave in relation to water and lipids.
Answer
Aversion to fats and oils; more soluble in water.
Lipophobic substances are characterized by their aversion to fats and oils, making them more soluble in water or aqueous solutions.
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Lipophobic substances are characterized by their aversion to fats and oils, making them more soluble in water or aqueous solutions.
More Information
Lipophobic substances do not mix well with lipid environments but are more comfortable in aqueous, polar environments.
Sources
- Lipophilic - GreenFacts - greenfacts.org
- LIPOPHILIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary - dictionary.cambridge.org
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