Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 3 - No. 32)

Which of the following is a characteristic of familial hypercholesterolemia?
Deficiency in lipoprotein lipase.
Defective LDL receptors.
Excessive production of VLDL.
Elevated levels of HDL.

Explanation

Familial hypercholesterolemia is caused by a genetic defect that leads to impaired LDL receptor function.

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