Amphipathic compounds have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts.
Amphipathic compounds are substances that possess both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) regions.
Text | amphipathic compounds are ones that contain both hydrophilic and hydrophobic elements. |
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