General, Organic, and Biochemistry
General, Organic, and Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9780078021541
Author: Katherine J Denniston, Joseph J Topping, Dr Danae Quirk Dorr
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 17.5, Problem 17.15Q
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The mechanism for uptake of cholesterol from plasma functions has to be explained.

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Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) are characterized by a density of 1.0191.063g/mL. They bind triglycerides synthesised in the liver and carry them to adipose and other tissues for storage.

Protein catabolism: It is defined as breakdown of proteins into smaller units that is into amino acids gets transported finally polymerized to give new proteins.

Lipid Metabolism: It is defined as breakdown of carbohydrates and synthesized into fats.

Basal Metabolic Rate: The rate that defines the use of energy in unit time that person required to stay alive.

Basal Metabolic Rate: The minimum amount of energy used in per unit time that required by persons in order to stay alive namely, to breathe, for blood circulation, maintaining temperature and all other functions of the system is defined as basal metabolic rate.

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General, Organic, and Biochemistry

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