The lipoprotein that transports cholesterol and other lipids to body cells is called ________.

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Low-density lipoprotein or LDL is known as the "bad" cholesterol because it can build up in artery walls and lead to heart disease. It transports cholesterol and other lipids to body cells, including arterial walls. High-density lipoprotein or HDL, on the other hand, is known as the "good" cholesterol as it carries cholesterol away from artery walls back to the liver for elimination. Vitamin D and cortisol are not lipoproteins that transport cholesterol.

The Lipoprotein That Transports Cholesterol and Other Lipids to Body