Question

multiple choice question
the lipoprotein that picks up cholesterol from dying cells is called ______.

○ vldl
○ ldl
○ hdl

Explanation:

VLDL (Very-Low-Density Lipoprotein) primarily transports triglycerides from the liver to other tissues. LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) carries cholesterol from the liver to body cells. HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) functions to scavenge excess cholesterol from cells (including dying cells) and transport it back to the liver for processing or excretion, often called "good cholesterol" for this role.

Answer:

HDL