Why are lipids considered part of the macromolecular fraction?

Why are lipids considered part of the macromolecular fraction?
  1. Because they are not strictly macromolecules
  2. Because they are small molecular weight compounds
  3. Because they are found in the acid soluble pool
  4. Because they form structures like cell membranes and other membranes which get separated along with the acid insoluble pool

Solution

Lipids form structures like cell membranes and other membranes which get separated along with the acid insoluble pool, when tissues are disrupted, into vesicles that are not water soluble, hence they come under the macromolecular fraction.

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