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Cholesterol Fates

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What is one way that newly synthesized cholesterol can be stored?

As a triglyceride
As a fatty acid
As an ester (correct)
As a phospholipid

Which of the following does not represent a potential fate of newly synthesized cholesterol?

Incorporation into cell membranes
Conversion to steroid hormones
Storage as cholesterol esters
Transamination to amino acids (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a fate of newly synthesized cholesterol?

Conversion to glucose (correct)
Formation of cholesterol esters
Transport in lipoproteins
Synthesis of bile acids

In which form is cholesterol primarily stored within the body?

<p>Cholesterol esters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which metabolic process is associated with newly synthesized cholesterol?

<p>Steroidogenesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cholesterol Storage

Cholesterol can be stored as an ester in the body.

Fates of Newly Synthesized Cholesterol

Newly synthesized cholesterol can be used to build cell membranes, synthesize steroid hormones, and produce bile.

Cholesterol in Cell Membranes

Cell membranes are composed of a phospholipid bilayer, and cholesterol is a key component of this structure.

Cholesterol and Steroid Hormones

Steroid hormones, like testosterone, estrogen, and cortisol, are derived from cholesterol.

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Cholesterol and Bile

Bile, a substance produced by the liver, is essential for fat digestion. Cholesterol is a major component of bile.

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