During the Synthesis of Steroid Hormones, Side Chain Cleavage Reactions

question 9

Multiple Choice

During the synthesis of steroid hormones, side chain cleavage reactions occur in two biotransformations.These are:

• A)Glucocorticoids → mineralocorticoids and progestins →androgens.
• B)Progestins → corticosteroids and androgens → estrogens.
• C)Cholesterol → progestins and estrogens → androgens.
• D)Cholesterol → progestins and progestins → androgens.
• E)Androgens → corticosteroids and androgens → estrogens.

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