What Is the Name for the Lipoprotein That Is Responsible

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Multiple Choice

What is the name for the lipoprotein that is responsible for picking up cholesterol from the tissues and transporting it back to the liver for dismantling and disposal?

• A) high-density lipoprotein
• B) very low-density lipoprotein
• C) low-density lipoprotein
• D) phospholipid

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Definitions:

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