Answer to Question #333958 in Biochemistry for chichi

Question

Draw the chemical structure of cholesterol and state its functions

Answer 1

Cholesterol is steroid hormone precursor (Aldosterone, cortisol, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone).

Cholesterol is a structural component of cell membrane.

Cholesterol is in the structure of lipoproteins.

Cholesterol helps bile production.

Cholesterol converts sunshine to vitamin D.

Fatty acids are transported to liver as cholesteryl esters for oxidation.