Answer to Question #148923 in Biochemistry for kisa

Question

What is the hydrophobic effect?

Answer 1

Hydrophobic effect is the property of nonpolar substances to aggregate in aqueous solutions minimizing the contact with water molecules. This is energetically favorable arrangement of nonpolar surfaces placed in water. The common example is when the particles of fat in the water are clumping up together so that the contact with water molecules is minimal.