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Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of triglycerides in chylomicrons and VLDL?
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of triglycerides in chylomicrons and VLDL?
- Hepatic lipase
- Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) (correct)
- HMG-CoA reductase
- Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP)
Which lipoprotein is taken up by the liver through interaction with the LDL receptor?
Which lipoprotein is taken up by the liver through interaction with the LDL receptor?
- LDL (correct)
- VLDL
- IDL
- HDL
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of free cholesterol to cholesterol esters in HDL particles?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of free cholesterol to cholesterol esters in HDL particles?
- Hepatic lipase
- Lipoprotein lipase (LPL)
- Lecithin cholesterol acyl transferase (LCAT) (correct)
- HMG-CoA reductase
Which pathway is responsible for the biosynthesis of cholesterol and isoprenoids?
Which pathway is responsible for the biosynthesis of cholesterol and isoprenoids?
Which compound is responsible for the transfer of cholesteryl esters from HDL to VLDL and LDL particles?
Which compound is responsible for the transfer of cholesteryl esters from HDL to VLDL and LDL particles?
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of triglycerides in chylomicron remnants in the adipose tissue?
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of triglycerides in chylomicron remnants in the adipose tissue?
Which lipoprotein is formed in the endogenous pathway and delivers cholesterol and triglycerides to peripheral tissues?
Which lipoprotein is formed in the endogenous pathway and delivers cholesterol and triglycerides to peripheral tissues?
Which compound is responsible for the transfer of cholesterol esters from LDL to HDL particles?
Which compound is responsible for the transfer of cholesterol esters from LDL to HDL particles?
Which pathway is responsible for the uptake of cholesterol from peripheral tissues and its transport back to the liver?
Which pathway is responsible for the uptake of cholesterol from peripheral tissues and its transport back to the liver?
Which compound is a precursor in the biosynthesis of cholesterol and isoprenoids?
Which compound is a precursor in the biosynthesis of cholesterol and isoprenoids?
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