Question

multiple choice question
the lipoprotein called ______ is produced by the liver and transports lipids to the adipose tissue for storage.

○ ldl
○ vldl
○ bile

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• LDL (Low - Density Lipoprotein) is mainly involved in transporting cholesterol to cells, not primarily for transporting lipids to adipose tissue for storage.
• VLDL (Very - Low - Density Lipoprotein) is produced by the liver and its main function is to transport triglycerides (a type of lipid) to adipose tissue for storage.
• Bile is not a lipoprotein; it is a fluid produced by the liver that helps in fat digestion, not lipid transport for storage.

Answer:

B. VLDL