Which of the following macromolecules are characteristically water-insoluble?
A)proteins
B)nucleic acids
C)carbohydrates
D)lipids
E)enzymes

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Lipids are characteristically water-insoluble due to their nonpolar nature, which causes them to repel water molecules. Proteins and nucleic acids are both water-soluble, although some proteins may exhibit hydrophobic regions. Carbohydrates may be water-soluble or water-insoluble depending on their structure and size. Enzymes are not a macromolecule themselves but rather a type of protein, and as mentioned previously, proteins are generally water-soluble.

Which of the Following Macromolecules Are Characteristically Water-Insoluble