Extraction of lipids from a tissue sample requires organic solvent because ________.
A) organic solvents are easily accessible
B) lipids are hydrophobic, and they can only be solubilized in organic solvent
C) organic solvents keep the temperature low and manageable
D) organic solvents are cheaper

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Lipids are hydrophobic molecules, meaning they do not mix well with water. Organic solvents, such as chloroform or methanol, can dissolve lipids because they can disrupt the lipid interactions, allowing for effective extraction from tissue samples.

Extraction of Lipids from a Tissue Sample Requires Organic Solvent