The plasma lipoprotein most likely to transport triacylglycerols from the liver to the heart is the

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Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) is synthesized by the liver and transports triacylglycerols to other tissues, including the heart, for energy production. As VLDL particles lose triacylglycerols, they become intermediate density lipoproteins (IDL) and then low density lipoproteins (LDL), which are often associated with the development of atherosclerosis. High density lipoprotein (HDL) picks up excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues, including the heart, and transports it to the liver for excretion. Chylomicrons transport dietary triacylglycerols from the small intestine to the liver and peripheral tissues.

The Plasma Lipoprotein Most Likely to Transport Triacylglycerols from the Liver