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Draw the monomers of a lipid (glycerol + fatty acids) and identify what makes it unique to other biomolecules.Could you simplify the explanation portion of the question to as few sentences as possible? Please an thank you :)

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Lipids do not interact with water or they are hydrophobic. The structures of lipids are extremely varied which make them very different from other biomolecules like proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates.

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