Amphipathic

//ˌam.fɪˈpaθ.ɪk//

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The word "amphipathic" can be used as a adjective.

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biochemistry chemistry

Related Terms

amphiprotic amphoteric surfactant

Related Terms

alpha helix amino acid detergent hydrophilic hydrophobic lipophilic molecule

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