Which of the following factors is a primary contributor underlying cause of familial hypercholesterolemia?
A) defective LDL receptors on the cell membranes
B) poor attachment of the cholesterol to the extracellular matrix of cells
C) a poorly formed lipid bilayer that cannot incorporate cholesterol into cell membranes
D) inhibition of the cholesterol active transport system in red blood cells

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Defective LDL receptors on the cell membranes are a primary cause of familial hypercholesterolemia, leading to decreased clearance of LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Which of the Following Factors Is a Primary Contributor Underlying