Lipids are different from other major nutrients because they ____.

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Lipids are different from other major nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids because they are insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents such as ether and chloroform. This property allows lipids to serve important functions in the body such as providing insulation, supporting cell membranes, and storing energy. The other options (A, C, and D) are characteristics that lipids share with other major nutrients.

Lipids Are Different from Other Major Nutrients Because They ____