Lipids are hydrophobic, which means they are not soluble in water. They are composed mainly of carbon and hydrogen. They are a major component of cell membranes and are also important for energy storage and insulation. They are not involved in the transmission of biological information.

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Lipids are

A) hydrophobic.
B) soluble in water.
C) absent from cell membranes.
D) composed of carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen.
E) important for transmission of biological information.

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