What are lipids?

Composed of fatty acids

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Triglycerides

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Insoluble in water

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
Lipids are esters of fatty acids and glycerol which form emulsion with water are soluble in organic solvents, example- ghee, butter, carotene, menthol. Fatty acids are long chains of hydrocarbon having an acidic group. Chemically, lipids are diverse and may be acidic or esters but all lipids have a common property that they are hydrophobic and insoluble in water.

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