Lipoproteins that carry mostly cholesterol and phospholipids from peripheral tissues to the liver are called ________.

A) low-density lipoproteins (LDLs).
B) very low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs).
C) very high-density lipoproteins (VHDLs).
D) intermediate -density lipoproteins (IDLs).
E) high-density lipoproteins (HDLs).


E) high-density lipoproteins (HDLs).

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