NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Hydrophobic
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Hydrophilic
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Waxes are extremely hydrophobic owing to their long, nonpolar carbon chains. Waxes have comparatively higher melting temperatures (Tm >60°C).
Detailed explanation-2: -Waxes are valuable to both plants and animals because of their hydrophobic nature. This makes them water resistant, which prevents water from sticking on surfaces.
Detailed explanation-3: -Waxes are similar to fats except that waxes are composed of only one long-chain fatty acid bonded to a long-chain alcohol group attached. Because of their long, nonpolar carbon chains, waxes are extremely hydrophobic (meaning they lack an affinity for water).
Detailed explanation-4: -Lipids that contain an ester functional group are hydrolysable in water. These include neutral fats, waxes, phospholipids, and glycolipids. Non-hydrolyzable lipids lack such functional groups and include steroids and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K).