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The lack of which protein causes people to develop Hypercholesterolemia?
HDL
LDL Receptor
Insulin
Hemoglobin
Answer
The lack of LDL receptors causes people to develop Hypercholesterolemia. LDL receptors are protein molecules that are responsible for removing LDL cholesterol from the blood. When LDL receptors are absent or dysfunctional, LDL cholesterol can build up in the blood and cause a number of health problems, including heart disease and stroke.
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