How do ldl and hdl differ structurally and functionally?

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Ansley Vincent

15 February, 02:44

How do ldl and hdl differ structurally and functionally?

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Terrell Frost · Answer 1

The main structural difference between LDL and HDL is their compositions. Approximately 50% of the weight of an LDL particle is cholesterol and only 25% is protein. High-density lipoprotein particles, on the other hand, consist of 20% percent cholesterol by weight and 50% protein.