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

Two students plan and carry out an investigation to determine if ionic or covalent bonds have stronger intermolecular forces. They collect the following data. C6H1206 NaCI color white white texture,grain size rough, small pieces rough, very small grains solubility in water soluble (able to dissolve) soluble (able to dissolve) melting point melts easily does not melt a. Identify the type of intramolecular bonds that are involved. b. Which substance will have the stronger intermolecular forces? c. Which properties allow you to predict the strength of the intermolecular forces? Format B I U ... >

Explain why unfolding or aggrrgation may occur using changes in entropy and enthalpy of the protein and water. a. The shift of a pH from pH 7 to pH 11 b. Addition of Triton-x (detergent) into buffer c. Raising the temperature of the solution from 25 C to 100 C

The following are functions of lipids EXCEPT A. Isolate cellular components from its environment B. Serve as signal molecules and mediators of cellular processes C. Membrane fluidity determinant D. Alternative energy source of cells O E. Facilitate movement of metabolites in and out of cells

How would adding acid to a non-buffered solution be most likely to affect protein structure? Select one: a. Adding acid would disrupt the primary structure of the protein b. Adding acid would cause the protein to become a lipid c. Adding acid would cause the protein to become a carbohydrate d. Adding acid would disrupt the secondary and tertiary structure of the protein