NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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Which statement best describes what a ‘lipid’ is?
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Non-Polar, Hydrophobic Organic Molecule
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Polar, Hydrophobic Organic Molecule
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Non-Polar, Hydrophobic Inorganic Molecule
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Polar, Hydrophilic Inorganic Molecule
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is b) hydrophobic or non-polar. Lipids are organic compounds that hydrophobic or non-polar in nature. They are insoluble in water but are soluble in nonpolar solvents such as ether, chloroform, or benzene.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids are molecules that contain hydrocarbons and make up the building blocks of the structure and function of living cells. Examples of lipids include fats, oils, waxes, certain vitamins (such as A, D, E and K), hormones and most of the cell membrane that is not made up of protein.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lipids are structurally diverse biomolecules that are soluble in nonpolar solvents and insoluble in water.
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