Which compound should be used to extract lipids from cells? 1. Water 2. A buffer with high concentration of salt 3. A low pH buffer 4. Chloroform O 4

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**Question:** Which compound should be used to extract lipids from cells?

1. Water
2. A buffer with high concentration of salt
3. A low pH buffer
4. Chloroform

**Options:**

- ○ 4
- ○ 1
- ○ 2
- ○ 3

**Explanation:** The question asks for the most suitable compound to extract lipids from cells, with multiple-choice answers provided as options.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Which compound should be used to extract lipids from cells? 1. Water 2. A buffer with high concentration of salt 3. A low pH buffer 4. Chloroform **Options:** - ○ 4 - ○ 1 - ○ 2 - ○ 3 **Explanation:** The question asks for the most suitable compound to extract lipids from cells, with multiple-choice answers provided as options.
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Lipid is a macromolecule that was essential for the biological functions of the human body. where the main purpose of the extraction of lipid is to separate cellular lipid from other organic molecules such as protein, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. These extracted lipids are preserved.

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