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Why are some proteins soluble in water?
Can you tell me why some proteins are soluble in water?
Sure! Proteins are made up of amino acids, and the solubility of a protein in water depends on the types of amino acids it contains. If a protein has a lot of polar or charged amino acids, it will be more soluble in water because these types of amino acids can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. On the other hand, if a protein has a lot of nonpolar amino acids, it will be less soluble in water because these types of amino acids cannot form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.