Lipids Form the Barriers Surrounding Various Compartments Within an Organism

question 59

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 are not soluble in lipids.
• B) Lipids are polymers.
• C) Lipids store energy.
• D) Triglycerides are lipids.
• E) Lipids release large amounts of energy when broken down.

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