Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781285869759
Author: Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 21, Problem 21.72P
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The lipoprotein which is responsible for removing the cholesterol deposited in the plaque on arteries needs to be identified.

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A fat or waxy substance present in all parts of the body is known as cholesterol. It helps in the formation of hormones, cell membranes and vitamin D in the body. There are two sources of cholesterol in the blood (1) food and (2) liver. All the cholesterol in the body is made in liver. Lipoproteins help in the movement of cholesterol and the other fats in the blood. They are like particles spherical in the shape. There are two lipoproteins that are commonly known (1) low density lipoproteins and (2) high density lipoproteins. The low density lipoproteins are also known as bad cholesterol because they contain most of the cholesterol. This contributes in the formation of plaque inside the arteries that can cause heart attack or stroke. To keep the level of LDL low one should avoid food containing saturated fats and extra calories. Exercise can helps in maintaining the LDL level and healthy weight of the body. On the other hand, high density lipoproteins are good cholesterol as they remove the cholesterol from the body. This should be high in the body, this can be done by regular exercise and avoiding saturated fats. A cholesterol level can be checked inside the body. This helps in lowering the risk of heart disease.

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Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.11PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.12PCh. 21 - 21-13 Rank the following in order of increasing...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.14PCh. 21 - 21-15 Name the products of the saponification of...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.16PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.17PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.18PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.19PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.20PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.21PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.22PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.23PCh. 21 - 21-24 In what sense is the active transport of K+...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.25PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.26PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.27PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.28PCh. 21 - 21-29 Name all the groups of complex lipids that...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.30PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.31PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.32PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.33PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.34PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.35PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.36PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.37PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.38PCh. 21 - 21-39 How does VLDL become LDL?Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.40PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.41PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.42PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.43PCh. 21 - 21-44 Describe the difference in structure between...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.45PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.46PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.47PCh. 21 - 21-48 List all of the functional groups that make...Ch. 21 - 21-49 Explain how the constant elimination of bile...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.50PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.51PCh. 21 - 21-52 What are the chemical and physiological...Ch. 21 - 21-53 How does aspirin, an anti-inflammatory drug,...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.54PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.55PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.56PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.57PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.58PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.59PCh. 21 - 21-60 (Chemical Connections 21C) Why were Mark...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.61PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.62PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.63PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.64PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.65PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.66PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.67PCh. 21 - 21-68 What is the role of taurine in lipid...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.69PCh. 21 - 21-70 How many different triglycerides can you...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.71PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.72PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.73PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.74PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.75PCh. 21 - 21-76 Which part of LDL interacts with the LDL...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.77PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.78PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.79PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.80PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.81PCh. 21 - 21-82 Suggest a reason why the same protein system...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.83PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.84PCh. 21 - 21-85 Which of the following statements is (are)...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.86PCh. 21 - 21-87 Which statements are consistent with the...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.88PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.89PCh. 21 - 21-90 To what extent do lipids and carbohydrates...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.91PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.92PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.93PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.94PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.95PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.96PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.97PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.98PCh. 21 - Prob. 21.99PCh. 21 - 21-100 What are the functions of a cell membrane?...Ch. 21 - 21-101 Glycerophospholipids tend to have both a...Ch. 21 - Prob. 21.102P
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