Which of the Following Pairings of Information About Intermediates in the Biosynthesis

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairings of information about intermediates in the biosynthesis of cholesterol is correct?

• A) mevalonate; a C₅ molecule
• B) squalene; a C₂₀ molecule
• C) lanosterol; a C₃₀ molecule
• D) more than one correct response
• E) no correct response

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