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What are the properties of lipids

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1) Lipids are the waxy, greasy, oily molecules found in the body.

2)They are water-insoluble (hydrophobic), and this property is useful in the organisation of cells and tissues.

3)Lipids can be extracted from cells using non-polar solvents . Example chloroform or benzene.

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