The Committed Step in Cholesterol Biosynthesis Is Catalyzed By

question 63

Multiple Choice

The committed step in cholesterol biosynthesis is catalyzed by:

• A) HMG-CoA synthase.
• B) mevalonate kinase.
• C) HMG-CoA reductase.
• D) squalene monooxygenase.
• E) HMG-CoA lyase.

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