Which of the following lipoproteins carries dietary fat that is absorbed into the digestive system to the liver and body cells for use?
a. Chylomicrons
b. High density lipoprotein
c. Micelle
d. Low density lipoproteins
I think its A is that correct?
Correct!
Yes, you are correct. Chylomicrons are the lipoproteins that carry dietary fat that is absorbed into the digestive system to the liver and body cells for use. So, the correct answer is a. Chylomicrons.
Yes, you are correct. The lipoprotein that carries dietary fat absorbed into the digestive system to the liver and body cells for use is called chylomicrons, so the correct answer is option (a) - Chylomicrons.
To arrive at this answer, we can break down the options and their functions:
a. Chylomicrons: These are large particles that transport dietary triglycerides (fats) from the intestines to various tissues throughout the body, including the liver and body cells.
b. High-density lipoprotein (HDL): Often referred to as "good cholesterol," HDL carries cholesterol from the body's tissues to the liver for elimination or reprocessing.
c. Micelle: Micelles are tiny structures that solubilize dietary fats in the digestive system. They help emulsify fats and aid in their absorption, but they don't carry the fats to the liver and body cells.
d. Low-density lipoproteins (LDL): LDL particles transport cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to different tissues in the body. Unlike chylomicrons, which primarily transport dietary fat, LDL primarily transports endogenous cholesterol and triglycerides synthesized in the liver.
Therefore, the lipoprotein responsible for carrying dietary fat absorbed into the digestive system to the liver and body cells is chylomicrons, making option (a) the correct answer.