Question: what is the difference between carbohydrates and lipids quizlet?
Answer: The major difference is that carbohydrates are polar and hydrophilic so it dissolves easily in water. Lipids are nonpolar and hydrophobic so it does not mix with water. OH bonds in carbs make it hydrophilic. ... Lipids (fat) are made up of many sugar molecules so the fat molecules contain a lot of energy.