Cholesterol Metabolism and Lipoprotein Transport
- Previous year questions on Cholesterol Metabolism and Lipoprotein Transport for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Biochemistry section of the exam.
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- 164 live questions in Cholesterol Metabolism and Lipoprotein Transport.
- 8 of 164 questions carry a verified exam year: 2017, 2018, 2019.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Bile acids are synthesized from
- ACholesterol✓ Correct answer
- BAmino acids
- CBilirubin
- DProtein
Q2.Lipids are transferred from intestine to liver by
- AChylomicrons✓ Correct answer
- BVLDL
- CHDL
- DLDL
Q3.Lipoprotein lipase is activated by:
- AApo C1
- BApo C2✓ Correct answer
- CApo C3
- DApo A1
Q4.The small intestine secretes various triglyceride- rich lipoproteins, but the liver secretes only:
- AChylomicrons
- BVLDLs✓ Correct answer
- CLDLs
- DHDLs
Q5.Which of the following is an activator of LCAT?
- AApo-E
- BApo-Al✓ Correct answer
- CApo-B 48
- DApo-B 100
Q6.The liver removes LDLs in the blood by the LDLs binding to
- ALDL receptors and then internalizing them✓ Correct answer
- BHDL receptors and then internalizing them
- CThe albumin present on LDLs and then internalizing them
- DThe transferrin present on LDL and then internalizing them
Q7.The following is an activator of LCAT
- AApo AI✓ Correct answer
- BApo E
- CApo B 48
- DApo B 100
Q8.Which apolipoprotein is responsible for Alzheimer's disease:-
- AAPOE3
- BAPOE1
- CAPOE4✓ Correct answer
- DAPOE2
Q9.Plasminogen domain resembles
- AFibrinogen
- BLDL receptor
- CApolipoprotein a✓ Correct answer
- DProthrombin
Q10.Which of the following is cardio protective?
- AHDL✓ Correct answer
- BLDL
- CVLDL
- DCHYLOMICRON
Answer key
Q1: A. Cholesterol; Q2: A. Chylomicrons; Q3: B. Apo C2; Q4: B. VLDLs; Q5: B. Apo-Al; Q6: A. LDL receptors and then internalizing them; Q7: A. Apo AI; Q8: C. APOE4; Q9: C. Apolipoprotein a; Q10: A. HDL.
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