Analyzing each choice:
a) The bilayer of a cellular membrane is primarily composed of amphipathic (amphiphilic) lipids.
b) Polar molecules with small nonpolar regions (e.g. acetic acid) readily form micelles.
c) The tendency of hydrophobic molecules to aggregate in water is called the hydrophobic effect.
Which three of the following statements are true?
a) The bilayer of a cellular membrane is primarily composed of amphipathic (amphiphilic) lipids.
b) Polar molecules with small nonpolar regions (e.g. acetic acid) readily form micelles.
c) The tendency of hydrophobic molecules to aggregate in water is called the hydrophobic effect.
d) Placing a hydrophobic molecule into water disrupts some of the water-water hydrogen bonds.
e) Forming an ordered network of water around hydrophobic molecules increases the entropy of water.
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