Which of the following carry cholesterol away from the cells and return it to the liver?

a. very low density lipoproteins - VLDLs
b. low density lipoproteins - LDLs
c. high density lipoproteins - HDLs
d. Chylomicrons


Ans: c. high density lipoproteins - HDLs

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