Chapter 18, Problem 17cCP

Summary Introduction

To review:

The differences between the lipoproteins carrying cholesterol with respect to their origin and the destination of the associated cholesterol.

Introduction:

An association of a lipid and a fat molecule constitutes a lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are associated with the transportation of lipids throughout the body. Cholesterol is also transported by the various classes of lipoproteins. ipoproteins are soluble in nature and hence, employed in lipid transport.