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Q 2 why are lipoproteins needed to transport lipids in the blood stream?

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lipids are non polar and thus not soluble in water, lipoproteins are particles comprised of many molecules, one end is polar and the other is non polar.
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They are transported through the bloodstream to tissues where they are stored, used for energy, or to make hormones.
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