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35. The biochemical property that distinguishes low-density lipoproteins (LDL) from very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) is that LDL contains a higher relative proportion of

A. Triacylglycerols
B. Cholesterol
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C. Ribosomal RNA
D. Structural water

📝 Explanation

As VLDL unloads triacylglycerols into adipose tissues via lipoprotein lipase, it becomes denser and transforms into cholesterol-rich LDL.

📖 Additional Information

  • Triacylglycerols
  • Cholesterol
  • Ribosomal RNA
  • Structural water

As VLDL unloads triacylglycerols into adipose tissues via lipoprotein lipase, it becomes denser and transforms into cholesterol-rich LDL.

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