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Cholesterol
Cell Biology
Question | Answer |
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Metabolism of Chylomicrons | Chylomicrons are assembled in intestinal mucosal cells and carry dietary triaglycerol, cholesterol, fat-soluble vitamins, and cholesterol esters to the peripheral tissues. TAGs account for close to 90% of the lipids in a chylomicron |
Where are chylomicrons assembled? | Intestinal mucosal cells |
What is the function of chylomicrons? | They carry dietary TAGs, cholesterol, fat-soluble vitamins, and cholesteryl esters to the peripheral tissues |