Which of the following is NOT true about lipids?(1 point)
Responses
Lipids are polymers.
Lipids are polymers.
Lipids are fats and oils.
Lipids are fats and oils.
Lipids are macromolecules.
Lipids are macromolecules.
Lipids are made up of fatty acids and glycerol.
Lipids are made up of fatty acids and glycerol.
The statement "Lipids are polymers" is NOT true about lipids.
To determine which statement is NOT true about lipids, we need to evaluate each statement one by one.
1. "Lipids are polymers." (True)
Lipids are not considered polymers. Polymers are large molecules made up of repeating subunits called monomers, while lipids are non-polymeric biomolecules.
2. "Lipids are fats and oils." (True)
Fats and oils are types of lipids. So this statement is true.
3. "Lipids are macromolecules." (True)
Macromolecules are large molecules that are typically composed of smaller subunits. Lipids, such as triglycerides, are considered macromolecules because they are made up of smaller units like fatty acids and glycerol.
4. "Lipids are made up of fatty acids and glycerol." (True)
This statement is true as well. Lipids often consist of fatty acids and glycerol, which combine to form structures like triglycerides.
Therefore, the statement that is NOT true about lipids is "Lipids are polymers."