Which of the following is a feature of micelles?
A)Hydrocarbon tails form hydrophobic interactions with water.
B)Polar ends form hydrophobic interactions with water.
C)Hydrocarbon tails are excluded from the water into hydrophobic domains.
D)Polar ends are hydrophobic,and non-polar ends are hydrophilic.

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Micelles are formed by amphipathic molecules, which have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions. In aqueous solutions, these molecules form structures in which the hydrophobic regions are excluded from the water and form a core, while the hydrophilic regions interact with water molecules. This leads to the formation of micelles, which have a hydrophobic core and a hydrophilic exterior. Choice C is the only option that accurately describes this feature of micelles.

Which of the Following Is a Feature of Micelles