Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119329398
Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Chapter 25, Problem 13CP
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The functions of apoproteins in lipoproteins.

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The lipids are hydrophobic in nature. Thus, they do not dissolve in the polar solvent (water) and must be combined with the protein molecules to be transported in the watery blood. The lipoproteins are formed by the combination of lipids and proteins.

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