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This is possible only if the ratio of lipid is massive to the ratio of water. However, this is usually not the case. In most cases, when lipids and water are mixed, the hydrophobic properties of the lipids cause the lipids to coalesce at the top of the water without mixing, because that lipids are less dense than water.

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When lipids and water are mixed do the water molecules isolate themselves into droplets?

This is possible only if the ratio of lipid is massive to the ratio of water. However, this is usually not the case. In most cases, when lipids and water are mixed, the hydrophobic properties of the lipids cause the lipids to coalesce at the top of the water without mixing, because that lipids are less dense than water.


What is the process of breaking lipids into smaller droplets?

The process of breaking lipids into smaller droplets is called emulsification. This typically involves the use of an emulsifier, which can help stabilize the mixture of lipids and water. Emulsification increases the surface area of lipids, making them easier to digest and absorb.


What are lipids of large molecules?

Lipids are fats, or to be technical, they are non-polar organic molecules. They do form large molecules but they do not polymerize.


Are lipids polar molecules?

no they are not, they are nonpolar molecules


Lipids are what type of molecules?

Fat molecules


What nutrient would be affected if the liver is severely damaged?

If the liver were damaged, then bile would not be produced, which would cause problems for the rest of the digestive system organs. These problems would include the fat droplets in the small intestine remaining the same and not becoming smaller droplets. Since this is not happening, more fat molecules would not be exposed to digestive enzymes.


Are lipids organic or inorganics?

Lipids are organic molecules that are naturally occurring and they are insoluble in water.


Molecules in lipids?

glycerol and fatty acids make up lipids.


What is monomer and polymer of lipids?

Lipids do not have monomers and they themselves are the polymer


Do enzyme or lipids cause molecules to change without themselves changing?

Enzymes are biological catalysts that facilitate chemical reactions without being consumed or altered in the process. They do this by lowering the activation energy required for a reaction to occur. Lipids, on the other hand, do not act as catalysts for chemical reactions and do not cause molecules to change without themselves undergoing changes.


What type of molecules are phospholipids?

lipids


Are lipids hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

Lipids are hydrophobic. This quality means that they repel water rather than draw it in.