The lipid molecules, when dissolved in water, accumulate in a droplet leaving the water interactions limited to the edges only. Which of the following laws of nature supports such organisation of lipids in water?
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Law of entropy
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Law of mass action
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Law of symmetry
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Law of enthalpy
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Correct answer
Explanation
When lipids are dissolved in water, they arrange in a globular fashion by limiting the contact of the water only to the edges of outermost molecules rather than each of the molecules. This brings order and organisation to the system as the entropy of the system decreases considerably to define its stability. Therefore, it is in accordance with the law of entropy.