HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What lipoprotein is responsible for transporting fat in blood?
A
VLDL
B
Chylomicrons
C
HDL
D
LDL
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This enzyme hydrolyzes the triglycerides carried in chylomicrons and VLDL to fatty acids, which can be taken up by cells. The catabolism of triglycerides results in the conversion of chylomicrons into chylomicron remnants and VLDL into IDL.

Detailed explanation-2: -The chylomicron is responsible for the transport of medium-and long-chain fatty acids, together with cholesterol into the lymph.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chylomicrons are formed in the intestine and are the transport vehicle for dietary fat.

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