Chylomicron, intermediate density lipoproteins (IDL), low density lipoproteins (LDL) and very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) all are serum lipoproteins. What is the correct ordering of these particles from the lowest to the greatest density? (A) LDL, IDL, VLDL, Chylomicron (B) Chylomicron, VLDL, IDL, LDL (C) VLDL, IDL, LDL, Chylomicron (D) Chylomicron, IDL, VLDL, LDL

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