Which of the following is TRUE regarding catabolic reactions:   a. They require an input of energy to compensate for the overall increase in free energy   b. They do not depend on enzymes   c. They are endergonic   d. They increase the entropy of the universe   e. The synthesis of polypeptides from amino acids is an example of a catabolic reaction

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A: What are the hormones formed from the precursor cholesterol? Name five and DRAW their structures.

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A class of organic compounds needed in the human body for normal activities is known as vitamins. They are characterized into two parts depending upon their solubility in water. They can act as coenzymes, cofactors, or prosthetic groups for enzymes.