Samantha Gets a Blood Test Done, and the Test Results

Multiple Choice

Samantha gets a blood test done, and the test results indicate that her level of bad cholesterol is high and that she will have to keep it under control. She researches online and finds out that low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is referred to as bad cholesterol. Which of the following best explains the reason why LDL is referred to as bad cholesterol?

A) High levels of LDL increase the risk of breast cancer.
B) High levels of LDL cause arteriosclerosis.
C) Low levels of LDL accelerate the process of aging.
D) Low levels of LDL cause atherosclerosis.