Multiple choice

The compounds which can dissolve both in fats & water are known as

  1. hydrophobic

  2. hydrophile

  3. lipophilic

  4. amphiphile

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Amphiphile is a term describing a chemical compound possessing both hydrophilic (water-loving, polar) and lipophilic (fat-loving) properties. Such a compound is called amphiphilic or amphipathic.