Which Statement BEST Describes Why Lipids Typically Float on Water

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes why lipids typically float on water?

• A) Lipids are nonpolar, while water is polar.
• B) Lipids have lower specific gravities than water does.
• C) Lipids have higher melting temperature than water does.
• D) Lipids store more energy than water does.
• E) Lipids contain carbon, while water does not.

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