Lipoproteins : LDL (low density)

What will be an ideal response?


-derived from VLDLs
-contain mostly cholesterol
-"Taxi" that deliver cholesterol to cells via the blood
-referred to as "bad cholesterol" because high levels of LDLs in blood is associated with increased risk of heart disease

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