Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?
  1. Soluble in water
  2. Insoluble in water
  3. Made of amino acids
  4. Formed by nucleotides

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?
  • Step 1: Understand what lipids are. Lipids are a group of organic compounds that include fats, oils, and waxes.
  • Step 2: Learn about solubility. Solubility refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid, like water.
  • Step 3: Know the term 'hydrophobic.' Hydrophobic means 'afraid of water' or 'not mixing with water.'
  • Step 4: Recognize that lipids do not dissolve in water because they are hydrophobic.
  • Step 5: Conclude that a key characteristic of lipids is their insolubility in water.
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