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Is protein a lipid?

No, protein is not a lipid. Lipids are a class of molecules that include fats, oils, and cholesterol, while proteins are a class of molecules made up of amino acids that play a variety of roles in the body.


What is the difference between HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol?

HDL cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol because it helps remove LDL cholesterol from the arteries. LDL cholesterol is considered "bad" cholesterol because it can build up in the arteries and lead to heart disease.


What is the difference between LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol?

LDL cholesterol is considered "bad" cholesterol because it can build up in the arteries, leading to heart disease. HDL cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol because it helps remove LDL cholesterol from the arteries.


Which is better for heart health: LDL or HDL cholesterol?

HDL cholesterol is better for heart health than LDL cholesterol. HDL cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol because it helps remove LDL cholesterol from the arteries, reducing the risk of heart disease.


Cholesterol degradation by bacteria?

Some bacteria have the ability to break down cholesterol, a process known as cholesterol degradation. This process involves the conversion of cholesterol into simpler compounds that can be further metabolized by the bacteria for energy. Cholesterol degradation by bacteria plays a role in environmental processes, such as bioremediation of cholesterol-contaminated sites.

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A class that usually includes cholesterol?

Glycerol


Class of lipids which includes cholesterol and sex hormones?

steroids... The steroids are a group of lipids with no fatty acids. This group includes cholesterol, Bile Salts, and steroid hormones (which includes sex hormones).


What does the body use cholesterol for?

The body uses cholesterol for the transport of fats around the body, as little packages.Cholesterol is used to form the steroid class of hormones (which includes cortisol, estrogen and testosterone) and components of cell membranes.


Is cholesterol a type of fat?

No. But fatty foods are usually high in cholesterol.


Which class of compounds does cholesterol belong to?

Cholesterol is a member of the alcohol group, as proven by its distinctive -ol suffix. It is thus an organic compound.


How do you get cholesterol?

From food. (Usually fatty foods)


What macromolecule includes steroids?

Lipids, such as cholesterol.


What is a syllabus for net exam English literatur?

The syllabus is an outline of what the professor expects from the class, and it usually includes a schedule of the assignments and of class discussions.


Where can one purchase a free chart that has a comprehensive cholesterol guideline on it?

The website www.webmd.com has a free cholesterol chart available. The information includes good and bad cholesterol as well as triglycerides.


Is lovistatin a beta blocker?

LOVASTATIN (Mevacor) is in a class of meds called ANTILIPEMICS used to lower cholesterol. I do not believe it is s beta blocker. No it is not a beta blocker, lovastatin is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and is in the statin class. It lowers cholesterol.


What age does high cholesterol begin affect a person's health?

Any age, really. Cholesterol builds up and can lead to high cholesterol (usually in later years of your life). People that are middle aged usually get it, like people around 45 and over, I believe.


Is sesame butter good for cholesterol?

Sesame butter (usually) contains no cholesterol (this is assuming no dairy products, particularly butter, are used as ingredients in the sesame butter). However, "containing no cholesterol" is not the same as "good for cholesterol" - i.e sesame butter should not raise your cholesterol, but it will not lower it either.