The Final Formation of Cholesterol from Squalene Involves

question 94

Multiple Choice

The final formation of cholesterol from squalene involves

• A) condensation with HMG-CoA and mevalonate.
• B) more than 19 reactions including cyclization and oxidation.
• C) oxidation and the addition of acyl-CoA.
• D) dimerization and oxidation of squalene.

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