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Because water is a polar molecule, it makes an excellent solvent for polar and _________ compounds found within cells and tissues.

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Ionic

Both polar and ionic compounds dissolve readily in water due to water's polarity. Lipids or fats and oils do not dissolve in water because they are non-polar.

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Ionic compounds would be the correct answer
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