This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Biochemistry
Increased level of lipoprotein(a) predisposes to 
Select and explain. 
A. Liver cirrhosis, B. Atherosclerosis, C. Nephrotic syndrome, D. Pancreatitis
B: Atherosclerosis
Answer: B: Atherosclerosis 
Explanation: Atherosclerosis

Presence of lipoprotein (a) in blood in excessive amount increases the risk of coronary heart disease.
This could possibly be due to the structural resemblance of this apolipoprotein with plasminogen.
Because of close structural resemblance, LP(a) competes with plasminogen, thereby decreasing its conversion to plasmin.
Reduced plasmin activity results in decreased dissolution of clots. This, in turn, increases the susceptibility of an individual to atherosclerosis.