Which of the following statements best explains the insolubility of lipids in water?

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Which of the following statements best explains the insolubility of lipids in water?
  a.
The structure of lipids includes hydrophilic molecules.
  b.
The polar portion of lipids is much larger than the nonpolar portion.
  c.
The polar portion of lipids is much smaller than the nonpolar portion.
  d.
The polar and nonpolar portions of lipids are of the same size.
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