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Which of the following is not hydrophilic?
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Carbohydrates
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Lipids
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Proteins
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Nucleic acid
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Lipids are not hydrophilic because they are nonpolar molecules that do not readily dissolve in water. Unlike carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids, lipids have a hydrophobic nature due to their long hydrocarbon chains. This hydrophobicity makes lipids insoluble in water and causes them to aggregate together, forming structures such as cell membranes.
