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IB Biology SL B1.1.8 Hydrophobic Properties of Lipids Question Bank

Practise IB Biology SL B1.1.8 by explaining why non-polar lipid chains are insoluble in water and distinguishing them from polar sugars.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Explain why non-polar lipid chains are insoluble while polar sugars dissolve in water.
  • Identify lipid molecules and explain why cholesterol travels in lipoprotein complexes.

B1.1.8—Hydrophobic properties of lipids question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Which substance must be transported in the blood by lipoprotein complexes?

A

Cholesterol

B

Oxygen

C

Sodium chloride

D

Amino acids

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