Which statement about cholesterol is TRUE?

A) If the blood contains too much HDL, cholesterol may be deposited on the arterial wall.
B) LDLs transport cholesterol from cells to the liver when cholesterol levels are high.
C) LDLs must bind with an LDL receptor on the cell membrane to be taken up by cells.
D) Most plasma cholesterol is transported on HDLs or high-density lipoproteins.
E) Omega-3 fatty acids are thought to decrease HDL levels.

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Maushami Poddar · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  LDLs (Low-Density Lipoproteins) indeed need to bind with LDL receptors on the cell membrane to be taken up by cells. This process is crucial for the regulation of cholesterol levels within the body, as LDLs are responsible for transporting cholesterol to cells where it is needed.

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