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: Medicine
The main component of hyperlipidemia constituting a major risk factor for atherosclerosis is 
Select and explain. 
A. high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, B. intermediate density lipoprotein (IDL) Cholesterol, C. low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, D. very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol
C: low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
Answer: C: low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol 
Explanation: None