A cell needs a receptor in order to absorb LDL's. A disease that interferes with the functioning of these LDL receptors would

A. increase serum cholesterol levels.
B. decrease serum cholesterol levels.
C. halt endocytosis.
D. promote endocytosis.
E. have no effect on serum cholesterol or endocytosis.


A

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