Question

which statement accurately describes lipoprotein lipase? group of answer choices a. this enzyme is enzyme involved in making ketone bodies b. this enzyme is involved in cleaving arachidonic acid from phospholipids c. this enzyme is involved in digesting dietary lipids in the small intestine d. this enzyme is activated by glucagon; responsible for fatty acid release by adipose tissue e. this enzyme hydrolyzes triglycerides in vldl and chylomicrons for uptake by adipose tissue

Answer 1

Answer: E. This enzyme hydrolyzes triglycerides in VLDL and chylomicrons for uptake by adipose tissue.

Explanation: The statement that accurately describes lipoprotein lipase is:

e. This enzyme hydrolyzes triglycerides in VLDL and chylomicrons for uptake by adipose tissue.

Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is an enzyme that is located on the surface of blood vessels and is involved in the metabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins such as very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and chylomicrons. LPL hydrolyzes the triglycerides in these lipoproteins into free fatty acids and glycerol, which can be taken up and used by adipose tissue for energy or storage. This process is known as lipolysis.