Acid-Soluble and Insoluble Pools — NEET Biology
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The acid soluble pool represents roughly the cytoplasmic composition. The macromolecules from cytoplasm and organelles become the acid insoluble fraction. Together they represent the entire chemical composition of living tissues or organisms.
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Why are lipids found in the acid-insoluble fraction despite having low molecular weight?
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Correct answer: A — Because they are insoluble in water
On grinding tissues, membrane-bound lipids form water-insoluble vesicles and thus separate in the acid-insoluble pool.
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What does NCERT say about acid soluble pool represents?
The acid soluble pool represents roughly the cytoplasmic composition. The macromolecules from cytoplasm and organelles become the acid insoluble fraction.
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High probability for NEET 2027. Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
Which chapter is this from?
Biomolecules, Class 11 NCERT Biology.
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