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When lipids and water are mixed do the water molecules isolate themselves into droplets?
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∙ 14y ago
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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Do lipids cause molecules to change?
No, lipids are not capable of causing molecules to change. The items that actually cause them to change are enzymes.
Glycerol forms the background of which molecules?
lipids
Are lipids hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
Lipids are hydrophobic. This quality means that they repel water rather than draw it in.
What kind of chemical bond is found in lipids?
mostly covalent bonds as lipids are organic molecules
Which of the major types of biological molecules does NOT consist of monomers and polymers?
The major type of biological molecules that does not consist of monomers and polymers are Lipids. Although triglycerides are created by the combination of similar molecules, others, steroids, are not.
When lipids and water are mixed are 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.
Do enzyme or lipids cause molecules to change without themselves changing?
ENZYMES
Are lipid droplets membrane bound?
The membrane the surrounds the droplets 'in question' is made up from lipids. A single layer of lipid molecules surrounds a 'micelle', whereas a double lipid layer forms a membrane.
What are 4 molecules that make up the cell membrane?
Lipids are molecules themselves. It doesn't make sense to ask what molecules "make them up." But there are atoms that make up lipids. These atoms are carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. There are also four kinds of lipids, these are phospholipids, steroids, fats, and waxes.
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.
Lipids are what type of molecules?
Fat molecules
Are lipids polar molecules?
no they are not, they are nonpolar 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.
Do chloroplasts store lipids?
Yes,they store lipids.Lipid droplets can be seen.
Are lipids organic or inorganics?
Lipids are organic molecules that are naturally occurring and they are insoluble in water.
What category of biological molecules are steriods included in?
lipids
Molecules in lipids?
glycerol and fatty acids make up lipids.
