Lipids Form the Barriers Surrounding Various Compartments Within an Organism

question 20

Multiple Choice

Lipids form the barriers surrounding various compartments within an organism.Which property of lipids makes them a good barrier?

• A) Many biologically important molecules and ions are not soluble in lipids.
• B) Lipids are polymers.
• C) Lipids store energy.
• D) Lipids are triglycerides.
• E) Lipids release large amounts of energy when broken down.

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