Which of the following statements is FALSE? Which of the following statements is

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Which of the following statements is FALSE? Which of the following statements is FALSE?

LDL is the main form in which cholesterol is transported to tissues.

VLDL transports triacylglycerol synthesized in the liver to peripheral tissues.

The cholesterol ester content of HDL is generally less than that of chylomicrons.

Some fatty acids become complexed with serum albumin for transport in the blood to peripheral cells.

Chylomicrons are lipoproteins that transport dietary fat from intestine to peripheral tissues.

Explanation / Answer

The cholesterol ester content of HDL is generally less than that of chylomicrons.

While chylomicrons contain about 3% of cholesteryl esters, the percent cholesteryl esters in HDL is about 15 - 30%.

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