Which of the Following Is FALSE Regarding HMG-CoA Reductase

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE regarding HMG-CoA reductase?

• A)HMG-CoA reductase is highly regulated.
• B)The active site is tightly bound by statins.
• C)HMG-CoA reductase levels are increased as a result of high cholesterol concentrations in the ER
• D)HMG-CoA reductase levels are decreased as a result of high cholesterol concentrations in the ER.
• E)HMG-CoA reductase is levels are decreased by the same factor that down regulated production of the LDL receptors

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