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Lipids are one of the four major macromolecules but they are NOT true polymers because their individual lipid molecules are NOT connected by covalent bonds. Instead one lipid molecule is connected to another lipid molecule by hydrophobic interactions.

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Lipids are held together by nonpolar covalent bonds, which are formed between the carbon and hydrogen atoms in their structure. These bonds are strong and stable, providing the structural integrity to lipids. Additionally, lipid molecules can also interact through weak intermolecular forces like van der Waals forces and hydrophobic interactions.

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