Q. Lipid are found in acid insoluble fraction during the analysis of chemical composition of tissues. Given the reason
A) It has very high molecular weight
B) It is polymer
C) It has low molecular weight
D) On grinding, the biomembranes are broken into pieces and form insoluble vesicles
Explanation
When we grind a tissue, we are distrupting the cell structure Cell membrane and other membranes are broken into pieces and form vesicles which are not water soluble. Therefore, these membrane fragments in the form of vesicles get separated along with the acid insoluble pool and hence, in the macromolecular fraction. Lipids are not strictly macromolecules
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