2006-12-16 06:52:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Hydrophilic meaning water loving....
Polar substances (partially charged substances) are hydrophilic.
Examples include
glucose, amino acids, Vitamins B & C
These substances can't pass through cell membranes directly as the inner membrane is made of fat (lipid). Hydrophilic molecules have to pass through protein channels or carriers.
2006-12-16 07:36:00 · answer #1 · answered by Sparkle 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In general, a polar, or charged molecule or part of a molecule that is able to form hydrogen bonds with water is hydrophilic. Ammonia, salts, sugars are all examples of hydrophilic compounds.
2006-12-16 07:14:37 · answer #2 · answered by hammerthumbs 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
salt is hydrophilic meaning it is soluble in water. sugar is hyrdophilic, sucrose, glucose, glactose, yeast,........
2006-12-16 07:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by Hoda S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋