OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following characteristics accurately describes lipids?
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They are made up of monosaccharides.
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They contain nitrogen in their elemental composition.
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They are produced in the nucleus of a cell.
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They are hydrophobic.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The characteristics of lipids are that they are hydrophobic, made of hydrocarbon chains, are good stores of energy for cells, and can be saturated or unsaturated.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lipids are hydrophobic (“water-fearing”), or insoluble in water. Lipids perform many different functions in a cell. Cells store energy for long-term use in the form of lipids called fats. Lipids also provide insulation from the environment for plants and animals.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lipids are fatty, waxy, or oily compounds that are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in polar solvents such as water.
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