Chapter 21, Problem 44A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The steroid that serves as a starting material for the synthesis of other steroids should be determined. The reason for the too large concentration it in the body needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The steroid is categorized in the lipid. They are insoluble in water. It is used for signaling purposes. They are good for energy storage. The steroids are organic compounds containing four carbon rings. They are categorized as hormone or cholesterol, etc.

Answer to Problem 44A

Cholesterol is used to synthesis other steroids for the body. The higher amount of cholesterol is dangerous for the heart.

Explanation of Solution

Steroids are compounds containing cyclopentane or cyclohexane fuse carbon rings skeleton and other functional groups are present.

Cholesterol is a starting material for the biosynthesis of other steroids, it plays a major role in the production of other different types of hormones.

A higher concentration of cholesterol in the body is dangerous for the body, it mainly affects the heart.

Conclusion

The steroids are a type of lipid that is stored in the body, but hormones are stored in the body to regulate the function of the body. The concentration of steroids is very important, higher or lower amount is harmful to the body.