Chapter 23, Problem 20RQ

To determine

The type of lipoproteins having greater association with the plaque formation on artery wall.

Answer to Problem 20RQ

$\text{LDLs}$ are the lipoproteins having greater association with the formation of plaque on artery wall.

Explanation of Solution

Low density lipoproteins are the type of oil soluble proteins which are mostly present in the diet having high content of saturated fats. The high saturated fat content diet is considered very unhealthy as the fat content is accumulated over the walls of the artery causing plaque in the artery. Due to the deposition of plaque in the artery, it leads to the inflammation of the artery and the artery walls rupture.

This results in release of the blood clotting agents which aggregate in the blood stream and cause heart failure or heart attack.

Conclusion:

Therefore, $\text{LDLs}$ are the lipoproteins having greater association with the formation of plaque on artery wall.