Which of the Following Statements Is True of LDL and HDL

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of LDL and HDL?

• A)LDL are much smaller than HDL as they are devoid of cholesterol.
• B)HDL pick up cholesterol from the liver and transfer it to the blood.
• C)LDL transport lipids from the muscles to the liver.
• D)HDL play an important role in scavenging cholesterol from the tissues for disposal.
• E)As compared to LDL, HDL contain a large proportion of cholesterol.

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Definitions:

Pentapeptide

A peptide made up of five amino acids linked together by peptide bonds, often involved in biological signaling processes.

Monosaccharide

The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose, and serving as a fundamental energy source for living organisms.

Glucose

A simple sugar with the formula C6H12O6 that is an important energy source in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.

O-linked Glycosidic Bond

An O-linked glycosidic bond is a type of covalent bond that connects a sugar molecule to another molecule via an oxygen atom.