Agene mutation causes the ldl receptor to have a different shape so that it no longer interacts with ldl and receptor-mediated endocytosis is not stimulated to take ldl into cells. ldl then increases in the extracellular fluid, which includes plasma in the bloodstream, causing high blood levels of ldl. ldl is a transport particle for cholesterol, and is known as "bad cholesterol." this is an example of which theme in physiology?

Click an item in the list or group of pictures at the bottom of the problem and, holding the button down, drag it into the correct position in the answer box. release your mouse button when the item is place. if you change your mind, drag the item to the trashcan. click the trashcan to clear all your answers. show the flow of energy in the following ecosystem by labeling each organism's link in the food chain. click once to select a label. click again to place the label in the correct location.