Essentials of Biology (5th International Edition)
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Author: Sylvia S. Mader, Dr., Michael Windelspecht
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill
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Chapter 3, Problem 1BYB
Summary Introduction
To determine:
What class of biological molecules the cholesterol belongs to.
Introduction:
The cholesterol is an organic compound in the steroid family with the molecular formula of C27H46O.
Expert Solution & Answer
Explanation of Solution
The cholesterol is a fat like waxy compound present in all the cells of the human body. Chemically it is a steroid, due to the presence of the fused ring structure. Biosynthesis of cholesterol takes place in liver which play a vital role in the synthesis of steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D; an essential structural component of all animal cell membranes. The structure of a typical cholestrol is given below:
Conclusion
The cholesterol belongs to the steroids.
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Chapter 3 Solutions
Essentials of Biology (5th International Edition)
Ch. 3.1 - 1. Distinguish between organic and inorganic...Ch. 3.1 - 2. Recognize the importance of functional groups...Ch. 3.1 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 3.1 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 3.1 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 3.1 - Prob. 1ACh. 3.1 - Prob. 2ACh. 3.1 - Prob. 3ACh. 3.1 - Prob. 4ACh. 3.2 - Summarize the structure and function of each...
Ch. 3.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 3.2 - Prob. 3LOCh. 3.2 - Prob. 4LOCh. 3.2 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 3.2 - Prob. 2CYPCh. 3.2 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 3.2 - Prob. 4CYPCh. 3.2 - Prob. 5CYPCh. 3.2 - Prob. 6CYPCh. 3.2 - Prob. 5ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 6ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 7ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 8ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 9ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 10ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 11ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 12ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 13ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 14ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 15ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 16ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 17ACh. 3.2 - Prob. 18ACh. 3 - Prob. 1BYBCh. 3 - Prob. 2BYBCh. 3 - Prob. 3BYBCh. 3 - Prob. S2.1BYBCh. 3 - Prob. S2.2BYBCh. 3 - Prob. F2.8BYBCh. 3 - Prob. 1TCCh. 3 - Prob. 2TCCh. 3 - Prob. 3TC
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