The primary component of chylomicrons is

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To tackle the question, let's examine what chylomicrons are and what their main constituent is.
Option 1: protein. While apolipoproteins are essential components of chylomicrons and support their structure and function, they are not the primary component; proteins are present in smaller amounts relative to lipids.
Option 2: cholesterol. Chylomicrons do contain cholesterol, but it is not the predominant constituent. The cholesterol content is significant but secondary to triglycerides in these lipoproteins.
Option 3: phospholipids. Phospholipids form part of the outer surface monolayer of lipoproteins, helping to emulsify and stabilize the particle, yet they constitute only a portion of the total mass, not the primary component.
Option 4: water. Water is not a defining component of chylomicrons' lipid core; while the surrounding environment contains aqueous phases, the core particle itself is composed of lipids and proteins, not water as a primary constituent.
Option 5: triglycerides. Chylomicrons are primarily composed of triglycerides, which make up the largest proportion of their lipid core and drive their role in transporting dietary fats from the intestine to peripheral tissues. The prominence of triglycerides is a classic hallmark distinguishing chylomicrons from other lipoproteins.
In summary, although apolipoproteins and phospholipids are important for structure and function, and cholesterol is present, triglycerides are the dominant component constituting the core of chylomicrons, making this the correct choice. The other options fail to reflect the primary composition, either by underestimating triglycerides or by misidentifying the relative abundance of the constituents.

HUMNNTR 2200 SP2025 (15810) Learning Module: Lipids

The primary component of chylomicrons is

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