A waxy, fatty substance found in the bloodstream is called:

A) carbohydrate.
B) cholesterol.
C) lipoprotein.
D) occlusion.


B
Explanation:
A) Carbohydrate is not a fatty substance.
B) Correct.
C) Lipoprotein is a combination of fat with protein.
D) An occlusion is a blockage of a vessel.

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