Lipoprotein- structure
Q. 1 The major lipid of the lipoproteins is:
| A | Oleic acid | |
| B | Palmitic acid | |
| C | Linoleic acid | |
| D | Arachidonic acid |
Q. 1 The major lipid of the lipoproteins is:
| A | Oleic acid | |
| B | Palmitic acid | |
| C | Linoleic acid | |
| D | Arachidonic acid |
Ans.
D
B
B
Explanation:
Arachidonic acid
Q. 2
Human plasma lipoprotein containing the highest percentage of triacylglycerol by weight is:
| A |
VLDL |
|
| B |
Chylomicrons |
|
| C |
HDL |
|
| D |
LDL |
Ans.
Explanation:
Maximum triglyceride content – Chylomicrons
Maximum exogenous triglyceride – Chylomicrons
Maximum endogenous triglyceride – VLDL
Maximum cholesterol content – LDL
Q. 3
. The human plasma lipoprotein containing the highest percentage of triacylglycerol by weight is:
| A |
VLDL |
|
| B |
Chylomicrons |
|
| C |
HDL |
|
| D |
LDL |
Ans.
Explanation:
B i.e. Chylomicrins
Lipoproteins may be differentiated on the basis of their lipid & protein compositions. The lipoproteins containing the largest percentage of triacylglycerol are Chylomicrons (90%).
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