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the purpose of lipoproteins is to ________. multiple choice emulsify fa…

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the purpose of lipoproteins is to ________. multiple choice emulsify fat for digestion in the small intestine bind fat in the large intestine store fat in adipose tissue transport fat in the blood

Explanation:

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Lipoproteins are complexes of lipids and proteins. Their main function is to transport fats (lipids) in the bloodstream since fats are insoluble in water and need carriers to move through the aqueous - environment of the blood. Emulsifying fat for digestion is mainly the role of bile salts in the small intestine. Binding fat in the large intestine and storing fat in adipose tissue are not the functions of lipoproteins.

Answer:

D. transport fat in the blood