Which of the following statements accurately describes lipids?

A) Lipids are the building blocks of carbohydrates.
B) Lipids serve as buffers.
C) Lipids are an important component of plasma membranes.
D) Lipids tend to be water soluble.
E) Lipids tend to be polarized.

Plasma Membranes

The membrane found in all cells that separates the interior of the cell from the external environment, providing protection and controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Lipids

Lipids are a broad group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, and other substances, critical for building cell membranes and serving as energy sources.

Water Soluble

Describes a substance that can easily dissolve in water, important for the transport of many nutrients and molecules in the body.