nbetrand
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  • 15-01-2020
  • Biology
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Why are lipids "waterproof"?

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kcat52000
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  • 15-01-2020

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Lipids are fats, oils, waxes, hormones, and steroids. They are non-polar molecules, so they are not soluble in polar solvents like water. This feature of lipids allows our bodies to use them as waterproof barriers and as biological membranes.

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llhackett123
llhackett123 llhackett123
  • 15-01-2020
They are hydrophilic
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