Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is:

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Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is:

a) A lipoprotein that contains relatively high amounts of cholesterol and is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. It is also called beta-lipoprotein

b) A lipoprotein that contains relatively small amounts of cholesterol and triglycerides and is associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. It is also called alpha-lipoprotein

c) A lipoprotein containing a very large proportion of lipids to protein and carrying most cholesterol from the liver to the tissues

d) Large lipoprotein particle that is created by the absorptive cells of the small intestine. It transports lipids to adipose tissue where they are broken down by lipoprotein lipase

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