Edexcel AS Biology topic 1 - Lipoproteins Quiz on HDLs and LDLs! 4.5 / 5 based on 6 ratings ? BiologyASAll boards Created by: HannahCreated on: 30-12-11 20:21 The lipid cholesterol is.......in water Insoluble 1 of 9 Lipoproteins are.....in water Soluble 2 of 9 In order to be transported in the blood stream and absorbed by cells, lipoproteins have to transport cholesterol? True 3 of 9 LDL stands for... Low density lipoprotein 4 of 9 LDLs bind to cell receptors to be taken up by the cell, but what happens when there are excess LDLs in the diet? They overload receptors, resulting in high blood cholesterol 5 of 9 LDLs are associated with... the formation of atherosclerotic plaques 6 of 9 HDLs are associated with... the reduction of high blood cholesterol 7 of 9 HDLs are made of... Unsaturated fats, proteins and cholesterol 8 of 9 Why are HDLs named the 'protective cholesterol'? They take cholesterol to be broken down, thus lowering blood cholesterol 9 of 9
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