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which type of molecule are lipids mostly made of? you can also click th…

Question

which type of molecule are lipids mostly made of? you can also click the view image button to get more information. a) non-polar molecules b) protein molecules c) water molecules d) polar molecules

Explanation:

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Lipids are a group of organic compounds that are mostly non - polar. Protein molecules are the building blocks of proteins, not lipids. Water molecules are not the main component of lipids. Polar molecules have a dipole moment, and lipids are largely non - polar, which is why they are insoluble in water (a polar solvent) and soluble in non - polar solvents. So the correct option is a.

Answer:

a) Non - polar molecules