OWLv2 for Bettelheim/Brown/Campbell/Farrell/Torres' Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry, 11th Edition, [Instant Access], 1 term (6 months)
OWLv2 for Bettelheim/Brown/Campbell/Farrell/Torres' Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry, 11th Edition, [Instant Access], 1 term (6 months)
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ISBN: 9781305106734
Author: Frederick A. Bettelheim; William H. Brown; Mary K. Campbell; Shawn O. Farrell; Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 29, Problem 29.42P
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The reason for the interference of statins with the synthesis of cholesterol is to be interpreted.

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Statins are the drugs that block the synthesis of cholesterol in liver.

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