What is the difference between a micelle and a chylomicron?

A) Micelles are lipid-bile salt complexes, whereas chylomicrons are lipoproteins.
B) Micelles are lipoproteins, whereas chylomicrons are lipid-bile salt complexes.
C) Micelles are found only in adipocytes, whereas chylomicrons are found in the bloodstream.
D) Micelles are produced in the liver, whereas chylomicrons are produced in the intestinal lumen.
E) Micelles are also known as high-density lipoproteins, whereas chylomicrons are also known as low-density lipoproteins.


Answer: A

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