High Levels of Which of the Following May Indicate an Increased

question 23

Multiple Choice

High levels of which of the following may indicate an increased risk for coronary artery disease?

• A) Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a)
• B) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
• C) Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL)
• D) High-density lipoprotein (HDL)

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Definitions:

Precipitation

The process by which a substance in solution undergoes a chemical reaction to form a solid, which then separates from the solution.

Biological Activity

The effect of a substance on living organisms, tissues, or cells, indicative of its potential therapeutic effects or toxicities.

Tertiary Structure

The three-dimensional shape of a protein molecule determined by interactions among its amino acids' side chains, beyond simple folding.

H-Bonds

Hydrogen bonds, a type of weak chemical bond that occurs when a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to one electronegative atom is also attracted to another electronegative atom.