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Interpretation:
The physical property which distinguishes a lipid from a protein, carbohydrate, and
Concept introduction:
Lipids are the organic compounds, which are fatty acids or the derivatives of fatty acids. They are insoluble in water but are soluble in non-polar organic solvents. Membranes are made up of lipids.
Answer to Problem 1CE
The physical property which distinguishes a lipid from a protein, carbohydrate, and nucleic acid is solubility.
Explanation of Solution
On the basis of solubility, a lipid can be distinguished from a protein, carbohydrate, and nucleic acid. The compounds, protein, carbohydrate and nucleic acid are soluble in water, whereas, lipids are not soluble in water.
Solubility is that physical property on the basis of which distinguishes a lipid from a protein, carbohydrate, and nucleic acid.
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