Question
Biology Question on Lipids
Lipids are insoluble in water because lipids molecules are
A
Hydrophilic
B
Hydrophobic
C
Neutral
D
Zwitter ions
Answer
Hydrophobic
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : Hydrophobic
Hydrophobic indicates that lipids detest water. They are insoluble in water. Water cannot bind to a lipid molecule because lipids are non-polar molecules whereas water is polar. Oils and fats create droplets on the surface of water because non-polar lipids will attach to themselves instead than to one another.