In the Prostate,testosterone Is Converted Primarily to DHT Through the Activity

question 20

Multiple Choice

In the prostate,testosterone is converted primarily to DHT through the activity of:

• A)Type 3 17β-dehydrogenase.
• B)CYP 19 (aromatase).
• C)5α-Reductase.
• D)1α-Hydroxylase.
• E)11β-Dehydrogenase.

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