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The precursor of cholesterol synthesis is________________?

Correct answer: B. Acetyl CoA

  • A. Acetic acid
  • B. Acetyl CoA
  • 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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