Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The role of sulfate in improving the water solubility of some hydrophobic molecules in the liver.

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The term hydrophobic is composed of two words, “hydro + phobic.” The word “hydro” means water, and the word “phobic” means hating. Thus, hydrophobicmolecules are defined as the class of molecules that hate, and thu, sepelwater molecules. These hydrophobic molecules are nonpolar in nature, and include carbohydrates, oils, and fats.

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