Lipids are hydrophobic, and do not usually dissolve in water.Because blood is water-based, the lipid cholesterol is combined with ________ so that it can be transported by blood.
A) hydrophilic molecules
B) hydrophobic molecules
C) nothing; cholesterol is not transported in blood
D) cations
E) anions

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Hydrophobic molecules like cholesterol are combined with hydrophilic molecules called lipoproteins in order to be transported via the water-based blood.

Lipids Are Hydrophobic, and Do Not Usually Dissolve in Water