Long chain fatty acids enter the liver in the form of _________ and leave in the form of __________.

a. lipoprotein; chylomicron
b. fatty acids; chylomicron
c. chylomicron; lipoprotein
d. chylomicron; triglyceride


Answer: c. chylomicron; lipoprotein

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