IB Biology HL B1.1.8 Hydrophobic Properties of Lipids Questions

Practise IB Biology HL B1.1.8 by relating hydrophobicity to lipid solubility, naming major lipid examples, and distinguishing lipids from polymers built from identical monomers.

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Explain why lipids are sparingly soluble in water but dissolve in non-polar solvents.
Classify fats, oils, waxes, phospholipids and steroids as lipids, not true polymers.

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Which molecule represents a lipid?

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