Cofactor required for lipoprotein lipase activity is_______________?
Correct answer: B. Apo C-II
- A. Apo A-II
- B. Apo C-II
- C. Apo C-III
- D. Apo B-II
Explanation
Apolipoprotein C-II activates lipoprotein lipase, which hydrolyses triglycerides in chylomicrons and VLDL. Apo C-III has the opposite effect because it inhibits this enzyme.
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