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
Defect in lipoprotein lipase enzyme leads to 
Select and explain. 
A. Type I hyperlipoproteinemia, B. Type II a hyperlipoproteinemia, C. Type II b hyperlipoproteinemia, D. Type III hyperlipoproteinemia
A: Type I hyperlipoproteinemia
Answer: A: Type I hyperlipoproteinemia 
Explanation: Defect in either lipoprotein lipase or its cofactor Apo C II leads to Type I hyperlipoproteinemia chylomicrons, VLDL gets elevated in the body.