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Chapter 15: Q. 15.52 (page 535)

How does LDL differ from HDL?

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Difference between LDL and HDL:

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01

Introduction.

LDL is an abbreviation for low-density lipoproteins. Because a high LDL level causes a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries, it is sometimes referred to as "bad" cholesterol.

HDL is an abbreviation for high-density lipoproteins.

02

Given Information.

Causes of LDL is differentiated from HDL.

03

Explanation.

Difference between LDL and HDL:

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Most popular questions from this chapter

Match the lipoprotein (1to 4) with its description (a to d).

1. chylomicrons

2. VLDL

3. LDL

4. HDL

a. "good" cholesterol

b. transports most of the cholesterol to the cells

c. carries triacylglycerols from the intestine to the fat cells

d. transports cholesterol to the liver

Which of the following are found in cell membranes?

a. proteins

b. waxes

c. phospholipids

Use condensed structural formulas to write the balanced chemical equation for the hydrogenation of glyceryl tripalmitoleate, a fat containing glycerol and three palmitoleic acid molecules.

Sunflower seed oil can be used to make margarine. A triacylglycerol in sunflower seed oil contains two linoleic acids and one oleic acid.

a. Draw the condensed structural formulas for two isomers of the triacylglycerol in sunflower seed oil.

b. Using one of the isomers, write the reaction that takes place when sunflower seed oil is used to make solid margarine.

How does the structure of a fatty acid with a cis double bond differ from the structure of a fatty acid with a trans double bond?
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