Let's take a closer look at the structure of bile salts, which are amphipathic molecules, meaning they have hydrophobic and hydrophilic sides.
- First, draw the hydrophobic portion, the cholesterol precursor, which is composed mainly of non-polar hydrocarbons, which interact with the lipid droplets.
- Stud the bottom of the precursor with the hydrophilic, polar hydroxyl and carboxyl groups, which are exposed to the surrounded aqueous solution.