Which of the following choices is the definition of amphipathic?
A) It refers to a molecule that can be both oxidized and reduced.
B) It refers to a molecule that reacts with its environment.
C) It refers to a molecule that has two reactive sites.
D) It refers to a molecule that makes bubbles.
E) It refers to a molecule that has a polar and a nonpolar part.

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Amphipathic molecules have both polar (hydrophilic) and nonpolar (hydrophobic) parts, allowing them to interact with both water and lipid environments, which is crucial in biological structures like cell membranes.

Which of the Following Choices Is the Definition of Amphipathic