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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question
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Lipids are insoluble in water because lipid molecules are: a. Hydrophilic b. Neutral c. Hydrophobic d. Translucent
Options
A Hydrophilic
B Neutral
C Hydrophobic
Correct Answer
D Translucent
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Lipids are insoluble in water because they are hydrophobic ('water-fearing'). Their structure consists mainly of long hydrocarbon chains, which are nonpolar and do not interact well with polar water molecules.

Hint

They are 'water-fearing' and don't mix with water, like oil.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: Last Min Prep
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1957 of 2556
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