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When a phosphate group is found in water:

a) The partially-negative oxygen atoms of the water molecules surround the oxygen atoms of the phosphate group.

b) The partially-positive hydrogen atoms of the water molecules surround the oxygen atoms of the phosphate group.

c) The partially-positive oxygen atoms of the water molecules surround the oxygen atoms of the phosphate group.

d) Hydrophobic forces push the phosphate groups together to minimize their disruption on hydrogen bonding between water molecules.

e) There is more than one correct answer above.

Solution

When a phosphate group is found in water:

b) The partially-positive hydrogen atoms of the water molecules surround the oxygen atoms of the phosphate group.