The lipoprotein that transports lipids from the intestine into the bloodstream is a:
A)chylomicron.
B)very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL).
C)high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
D)micelle.

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Chylomicrons are lipoproteins produced by cells lining the small intestine. They transport dietary lipids (triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol) from the intestine to other parts of the body via the bloodstream.

The Lipoprotein That Transports Lipids from the Intestine into the Bloodstream