Lipoprotein- structure

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

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. B

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. B

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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