What makes lipids different from other organic compounds?

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lipids are monomers while other organic COMPOUNDS are polymers.

ChRoNoN answered Aug 25, 2015

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Lipids are hydrophobic, meaning they are not soluble (combine with) in water like most other organic compounds.

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