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22 April, 17:52

Why are lipids "waterproof"?

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  1. 22 April, 18:10
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    Lipids are fats, oils, waxes, hormones, and steroids. They are non-polar molecules, so they are not soluble in polar solvents like water. This feature of lipids allows our bodies to use them as waterproof barriers and as biological membranes.
  2. 22 April, 18:18
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    They are hydrophilic
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