why-do-lipids-not-form-polymers-like-proteins-carbohydrates-and-nucleic-acids

Question

Why do lipids not form polymers like proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids?

Accepted Answer

Lipids are composed of hydrocarbon chains that do not repeat as monomers.

Answer

Lipids lack the necessary functional groups to form covalent bonds.

Answer

Lipids are only found in the cell membrane and do not require polymerization.

Answer

Lipids are too small to form polymers.