In the Synthesis of Cholesterol from Lanosterol

question 116

Multiple Choice

In the synthesis of cholesterol from lanosterol

• A) pyrophosphorylated intermediates are used.
• B) an anaerobic environment is required.
• C) three carbons are lost as propionyl-CoA.
• D) the side chain becomes saturated.
• E) the number of rings decreases from five to four.

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