Comprehension-Level Multiple-Choice Items

The term for the “family” of organic compounds that is soluble in organic solvents but not in water is:

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Comprehension-Level Multiple-Choice Items​

​The term for the “family” of organic compounds that is soluble in organic solvents but not in water is:

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To tackle this comprehension item, I’ll evaluate what each option represents in relation to the broad chemical category described.
Option 1: 'triglycerides.' While triglycerides are indeed a type of lipid and are soluble in organic solvents, they are not the broad 'family' name for these compounds. They are a specific subgroup within the larger lipid category.
Option 2: 'lipids.' This is the overarching family name that includes triglycerides, fats, oils, cholesterol, and other related compounds. Lipids are characteristically soluble in organic solvents but not in water, which matches the description given in the prompt as a family term.
Option 3: 'fats.' Fats are a subset of lipids, primarily composed of triglycerides that are solid at room temperature. Like triglycerides, they are lipids, but they do not constitute the inclusive family name.
Option 4: 'oils.' Oils are another subset of lipids, typically liquid at room temperature and composed mostly of triglycerides. They also belong to the lipid family but, again, do not capture the broader family term.
Option 5: 'bile acids.' Bile acids are lipid-related molecules and are important for digestion, yet they are more specific compounds within the lipid category and do not represent the entire family by themselves.
In summary, each of the first, third, and fourth choices points to specific members of the lipid family, but only 'lipids' identifies the complete, inclusive family that is soluble in organic solvents but not in water. The remaining options describe particular members rather than the comprehensive group.

Fal25_NUTR011_78664 Quiz - Lipids (ck)

Comprehension-Level Multiple-Choice Items The term for the “family” of organic compounds that is soluble in organic solvents but not in water is:

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