Hydrophilic — Science definition

'Water-loving' — a part of a molecule that is attracted to water. The phosphate head is hydrophilic.

Where it is taught

• The Cell Membrane — Cells, Membranes & Exchange, Life Science: Biology, Grade 10

In use

One end, the phosphate 'head,' is hydrophilic — it mingles happily with water.

The Cell Membrane

Taught alongside

• phospholipid
• hydrophobic
• phospholipid bilayer
• fluid mosaic model
• selective permeability
• membrane protein

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