IB Biology SL B1.1.8 Hydrophobic Properties of Lipids Questions
Practise IB Biology SL B1.1.8 by linking lipid hydrophobicity and lipid examples to water insolubility and polarity.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Biology SL
- Level
- SL
Exam points
- Identify a lipid in a molecular representation from its predominantly non-polar or hydrophobic structure.
- Explain oil insolubility in water by linking non-polar hydrocarbon chains to weak hydrogen-bonding with polar water.
- Explain glucose solubility in water by linking its polar, hydrophilic groups to hydrogen bonding with water.
