The Synthesis of Cholesterol Begins with the Condensation of a Four-Carbon

question 44

Short Answer

The synthesis of cholesterol begins with the condensation of a four-carbon unit from _____ with the two carbons of acetyl-CoA to form a six-carbon derivative. Give its structure, and circle the atoms that originated in the acetyl-CoA.

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Yalta Conference

A 1945 meeting between Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin to discuss the post-World War II reorganization of Europe and the establishment of the United Nations.

Great Britain

An island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of continental Europe, comprising the countries of England, Scotland, and Wales.

United States

A federal republic in North America comprising 50 states and a federal district, known for its democratic governance and diverse population.

Yalta Conference

A meeting held in February 1945, where President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Premier Joseph Stalin discussed Europe's post-war reorganization primarily focusing on the re-establishment of nations conquered by Germany.