Lipoprotein

Lipoproteins

“What are lipoproteins? A detailed question and answers guide”

Question 1. Lipoproteins.
Answer:

• They are molecular complexes consisting of lipids and proteins.

Functions:

Transport of lipids in blood plasma.

• Delivers lipid components to various tissues for utilization.

Structure:

• It consists of

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1. Neutral lipid core containing.

1. Triglycerol
2. Cholesterol ester.

2. Surrounded by coat shell of

1. Phospholipids
2. Apoproteins
3. Cholesterol.

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Classification:

• Deffccls are of two types.

1. Hyperlipoproteinemias.
2. Hyperlipoproteinemia.

1. Hyperlipoproteinemias:

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2. Hyperlipoproteinemia:

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Question 2. Cholesterol.
Answer:

• It is found exclusively in animals and hence also called animal sterol
• It is amphipathic in nature since it possesses both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions.

Values:

Total cholesterol -150-200 mg/dl -80

• LDL fraction – 150 mg/til
• I IDL fraction -30 – 60 mg/ill
• VLDL fraction -20 – 40 mg/dl