How can a lipid be distinguished from a sugar?
a. a lipid is made up of only hydrocarbons.
b. lipids are mostly nonpolar.
c. lipids are mostly saturated.
d. a lipid dissolves in water.
Ans: b. lipids are mostly nonpolar.
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