An adult male was diagnosed with atherosclerosis, the rate at which his cells take up LDL was measured and compared to the normal rate, and the results were plotted on a graph. Explain why the normal...

An adult male was diagnosed with atherosclerosis, the rate at which his cells take up LDL was measured and compared to the normal rate, and the results were plotted on a graph.

• Explain why the normal rate of LDL uptake levels off at high LDL concentration.


• Give a possible reason why the rate of LDL uptake of the patient is lower than normal and explain your answer.

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