Which Statement Is NOT a Step in the Uptake of Cholesterol

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which statement 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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