Are all lipids hydrolyzable? Unpacking a common biochemical misconception
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Most people associate lipids with fats and oils, which can be broken down by water, but this is a critical misunderstanding of this diverse biomolecule class. The answer to the question, 'Are all lipids hydrolyzable?' is no, because their ability to undergo hydrolysis is dependent on the presence or absence of ester bonds within their structure.
