Which of the Following Is Not a Step in the Uptake

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a step in the uptake of cholesterol from the bloodstream into cells?

• A)LDL containing ApoB-100 is recognized by the LDL receptor.
• B)LDL bound to the LDL receptor leads to endocytosis of the complex.
• C)The cholesteryl esters in the LDL are hydrolyzed to release free cholesterol.
• D)The internalized receptor is degraded.
• E)The ApoB-100 protein is degraded.

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