Question

A student is given a small amount of unknown tan-colored liquid substance. This unknown liquid is placed into a glass of water and mixed. Despite mixing, the tan liquid remains separated from the water and collects as a large droplet at the top. Which of the macromolecule groups is this liquid MOST likely to be a member of?

Answer 1

Lipids

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Answer 2

This liquid substance most probably be a member of the group of lipids. Liquids which do not dissolve in water are called hydrophobic substances. Nonpolar substances exhibit this effect. Lipids are a class of large molecules or macromolecules which are hydrophobic. Lipids include cholesterol, fat, and phospholipids.