LIPOPROTEINS
- They are complex biomolecules formed of -
- Triglycerides, Phospholipids, Cholesterol and Proteins.
- Lipoproteins are of four types -
Chylomicrons, High density lipoproteins (HDL),
Low density lipoprotein (LDL) Very low density lipoproteins (VLDL).
- Membranes are also lipoprotein structure.
- Lipids are transported in blood plasma and lymph in the form of lipoproteins.
- Protein part is apoprotein.