Chapter 20, Problem 23KT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The key term corresponding to the definition “a lipid hormone composed of four rings of carbon atoms” is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

When $17$ carbon atoms arrange themselves in four rings then it leads to the formation of base of lipid hormone. This lipid hormone is responsible for generating sex hormones, bile acids, adrenal cortical hormones and for many other physiologically active hormones of plants and animals.