Lipids are insoluble in water because lipid molecules are _________? *0/1hydrophilichydrophobicisotonicneutral

The correct answer is hydrophobic.

Explanation:

Lipids are a diverse group of hydrophobic molecules that do not mix with water due to their nonpolar nature. The long hydrocarbon chains in lipids are primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen, which do not form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. This lack of polarity makes them insoluble in aqueous environments, as hydrophilic (water-attracting) substances interact favorably with water while hydrophobic (water-repelling) substances do not. Therefore, the hydrophobic nature of lipid molecules is the reason for their insolubility in water.