Question

Lipids are insoluble in water because lipids molecules are

• A. Hydrophilic
• B. Hydrophobic
• C. Neutral
• D. Zwitter ions

Answer 1

The correct option is B Hydrophobic

Lipids are hydrophobic (water repelling) and non-polar. Non-polar substances, for instance fats and oils cannot be dissolved in water because they have made up of only carbon-carbon and hydrogen-carbon bonds. Only polar solutes dissolve in polar solvents.

So, the correct option is 'Hydrophobic'.