In the Biosynthesis of Cholesterol, Polymerization of a 5-Carbon Isoprene

question 55

Multiple Choice

In the biosynthesis of cholesterol, polymerization of a 5-carbon isoprene unit gives rise to a 30-carbon hydrocarbon called

• A) 3,3-dimethylallyl pyrophosphate.
• B) geranyl pyrophosphate.
• C) HMG-CoA.
• D) squalene.
• E) none of the above.

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