When placed in an aqueous solution,amphipathic molecules will orient themselves with
A)hydrophilic hydrocarbon chains pointing toward each other and away from the water.
B)hydrophilic head groups pointing away from each other and towards the water.
C)hydrophobic hydrocarbon chains pointing toward each other and away from the water.
D)hydrophilic hydrocarbon chains in the middle and hydrophobic head groups facing the water.
E)hydrophobic hydrocarbon chains in the middle,and hydrophilic head groups facing the water.

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Amphipathic molecules have both hydrophilic (water-loving) and hydrophobic (water-hating) regions. When placed in an aqueous solution, the hydrophilic head groups will orient themselves towards the water, while the hydrophobic hydrocarbon chains will orient themselves away from the water. This is because the hydrophilic head groups are attracted to the water molecules, while the hydrophobic hydrocarbon chains are repelled by the water molecules.

When Placed in an Aqueous Solution,amphipathic Molecules Will Orient Themselves