A lipoprotein particle functions to ________.
A)dissolve polar lipids for excretion
B)metabolize lipids into new substances
C)dissolve polar lipids in urine
D)transport nonpolar lipid to body cells
E)store lipids in the tissues

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A lipoprotein particle is made up of both lipids and proteins, and its primary function is to transport nonpolar lipids (such as cholesterol and triglycerides) through the bloodstream to body cells that require them for various processes. Lipoproteins come in different forms (e.g. chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL, HDL) depending on their lipid and protein composition and their destinations in the body.

A Lipoprotein Particle Functions to ________