Which of the following statements is true of lipids?
A) They have a specific functional group.
B) They are the least diverse class of biomolecules.
C) They are soluble in diethyl ether.
D) They are mostly defined by their structure.

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Lipids are generally insoluble in water but soluble in nonpolar solvents such as diethyl ether. This property is due to the hydrophobic nature of the lipid molecules. A and B are false statements since lipids do not have any specific functional group and they are actually one of the most diverse classes of biomolecules. D is a bit vague as lipids can be defined by their structure, but there is no one specific or defining structure that all lipids share.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Lipids