Insulin increases the activity of___________?
Correct answer: A. HMG. CoA reductase
- A. HMG. CoA reductase
- B. HMG- CoA lyase
- C. HMG- CoA synthase
- D. Thiolase
Explanation
Insulin promotes cholesterol synthesis by activating HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme of cholesterol production. HMG-CoA lyase is involved in ketone-body formation and is not stimulated by insulin.
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