The precursor of cholesterol synthesis is________________?
Correct answer: A. Acetyl CoA
- A. Acetyl CoA
- B. Acetic acid
- C. Oxalo acetic acid
- D. PyruvateFind Chemistry Tutors
Explanation
Acetyl-CoA is the two-carbon starting material for cholesterol synthesis; it condenses to form acetoacetyl-CoA and then HMG-CoA. Free acetic acid must first be activated to acetyl-CoA.
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