Which of the following lipoproteins becomes oxidized before they are engulfed by macrophages?

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Only LDLs become oxidized before being engulfed by macrophages, leading to the formation of foam cells in the arterial walls in atherosclerosis. Chylomicrons carry dietary fats and are broken down in the liver, while VLDLs carry mostly triglycerides and are also broken down in the liver. HDLs are considered "good" cholesterol and help remove cholesterol from the arteries, but they do not become oxidized before being engulfed by macrophages.

Which of the Following Lipoproteins Becomes Oxidized Before They Are