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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic process is associated with newly synthesized cholesterol?

    <p>Steroidogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cholesterol Fates

    • Cholesterol can be stored as an ester.
    • Other fates of newly synthesized cholesterol exist.

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    Explore the various fates of cholesterol in the body. This quiz covers storage as an ester and other metabolic pathways associated with newly synthesized cholesterol. Test your knowledge and understanding of cholesterol metabolism.

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