Which of these lipoproteins has the highest percentage of cholesterol?

a. Chylomicron
b. Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)
c. High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
d. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)


Ans: d. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

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A. 15 B. 22 C. 31 D. 46 E. 53

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