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Predict the major product when cholesterol is treated with peroxy acetic acid. Predict the major product when cholesterol is treated with peroxy acetic acid.


Definitions:

Amylase

An enzyme produced primarily in the pancreas and salivary glands that helps in the breakdown of carbohydrates into sugars.

Pepsinogen

Pepsinogen is an inactive precursor of pepsin, a digestive enzyme produced in the stomach that is activated by stomach acid to break down proteins in food.

Hydrochloric Acid

A strong, corrosive acid consisting of hydrogen and chlorine, notably present in gastric juice.

Amino Acids

The building blocks of proteins, consisting of a basic amino group, an acidic carboxyl group, and a unique side chain, crucial for numerous bodily functions.

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