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Name the 5 lipoproteins and their functions. What is the protein called that is associated with each one of them? (pneuomic: VILCH)

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The five lipoproteins are VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein), IDL (intermediate-density lipoprotein), LDL (low-density lipoprotein), HDL (high-density lipoprotein), and chylomicrons.

VLDL is responsible for transporting triglycerides from the liver to other tissues in the body. The protein associated with VLDL is apolipoprotein B-100.

IDL is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to other tissues in the body. The protein associated with IDL is apolipoprotein B-100.

LDL is responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to other tissues in the body. The protein associated with LDL is apolipoprotein B-100.

HDL is responsible for transporting cholesterol from other tissues back to the liver. The protein associated with HDL is apolipoprotein A-I.

Chylomicrons are responsible for transporting triglycerides and cholesterol from the intestines to other tissues in the body. The protein associated with chylomicrons is apolipoprotein B-48.

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