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Bile acids are formed from__________?

Correct answer: A. Cholesterol

  • A. Cholesterol
  • B. Aminoacids
  • C. Bilirubin
  • D. Lipoproteins

Explanation

Bile acids are synthesized in the liver from cholesterol, which is converted into primary bile acids such as cholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid. Bilirubin is a haemoglobin breakdown product, not their precursor.

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