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lipids are a diverse group of biological macromolecules that include tr…

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lipids are a diverse group of biological macromolecules that include triglycerides, phospholipids, waxes, and steroids. the structure of each type of lipid impacts its function. determine whether each statement is true or false.

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lipids are mostly hydrophobic.(radio button)(radio button)
the structure of a lipid impacts its properties.(radio button)(radio button)

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Explanation:

Response
For the statement "A gram of protein supplies more energy than a gram of fat":
  • Explanation: Fats (lipids) provide more energy per gram (about 9 kcal/g) than proteins (about 4 kcal/g). So this statement is false.
For the statement "Lipids are mostly hydrophobic":
  • Explanation: Lipids are non - polar or have a large non - polar region, which makes them mostly insoluble in water (hydrophobic). So this statement is true.
For the statement "The structure of a lipid impacts its properties":
  • Explanation: The structure - function relationship is a key concept in biology. Different lipid structures (like triglycerides vs phospholipids) lead to different properties (e.g., energy storage vs cell membrane structure). So this statement is true.

Answer:

s:

  • "A gram of protein supplies more energy than a gram of fat": False
  • "Lipids are mostly hydrophobic": True
  • "The structure of a lipid impacts its properties": True