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Oksi-84 [34.3K]
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How does the nonpolar nature of lipids contribute to their insulating quality

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Elan Coil [88]4 years ago
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Lipids include a diverse group of compounds that are largely nonpolar in nature. This is because they are hydrocarbons that include mostly nonpolar carbon–carbon or carbon–hydrogen bonds. ... Lipids also provide insulation from the environment for plants and animals hope this helps
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