Triglycerides are extremely hydrophobic and need to be transported in lipoprotein particles. The particle involved in the transfer of triglycerides from the liver to adipose tissue is called:

A. VLDL
B. LDL
C. chylomicron
D. IDL
E. HDL


ANS: A

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