The surface shell of a lipoprotein such as a chylomicron or very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) is composed chiefly of
A) phospholipid.
B) cholesterol ester.
C) triglyceride.
D) ganglioside.

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The surface shell of a lipoprotein such as a chylomicron or VLDL is composed chiefly of phospholipid. This phospholipid is arranged with the hydrophilic head facing outward towards the aqueous environment and the hydrophobic tail facing inward towards the interior of the lipoprotein, providing a barrier to water-soluble substances such as enzymes and antibodies.

The Surface Shell of a Lipoprotein Such as a Chylomicron