NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True or False:Lipids are insoluble in water
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lipids are a naturally occurring group of substances that are not soluble in water but are freely soluble in organic solvents.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lipid structure-lipids have long nonpolar chains of carbon atoms which adversely affects its solubility in water. Based on the above discussion, it is clear that lipids are insoluble in water because they are hydrophobic. So, the correct answer is (B)-Hydrophobic.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lipids are fatty, waxy, or oily compounds that are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in polar solvents such as water. Lipids include: Fats and oils (triglycerides) Phospholipids.
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