Cholesterol Is Composed Primarily of Carbon and Hydrogen Atoms

question 21

Multiple Choice

Cholesterol is composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen atoms. Therefore, one would expect cholesterol to be

• A) insoluble in water.
• B) a polar molecule.
• C) a base.
• D) an acid.
• E) a buffer.

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