Which of the following lipids is transported in the plasma within chylomicrons?
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Correct answer: Dietary triglycerides
Chylomicrons are large lipoprotein particles that transport dietary lipids from the intestines to the rest of the body via the lymphatic system and then the plasma. Other lipids may be carried as VLDL, LDL, or HDL.
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