The low density lipoproteins (LDLs) found in blood plasma ____________________. A. help transport cholesterol and fats in the blood. B. carry cholesterol to the tissues. C. have a lower density than other plasma lipoproteins. D. All of these are true.
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LDLs do help transport cholesterol and fats in the blood. This is one of their primary functions. B. LDLs also carry cholesterol to the tissues. This is how they help distribute cholesterol throughout the body. Show more…
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