Why Do Lipids Need a Transport Carrier in the Body

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why do lipids need a transport carrier in the body system?

• A)because lipids are water-soluble
• B)in case they are not absorbed in the stomach
• C)because they are heavy
• D)to move them through the bloodstream

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