Biochemistry
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Chapter 21, Problem 47RE
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The common structural feature of steroids and the biosynthetic implication of the common feature is to be determined.
Concept introduction:
In the body, cholesterol is waxy, a fat-like substance present in the cell and also plays an important role to make vitamin D, hormones, and the substance that helps digest the food.
The synthesis of steroid hormones is from cholesterol present in the gonads and adrenal glands.
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