Cholesterol Knowledge Quiz

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What is the main cause of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease?

  • Smoking and alcohol consumption
  • High levels of cholesterol leading to plaque formation (correct)
  • High blood pressure
  • Genetic factors

What is the primary use of cholesterol in the body?

  • Used in the cell membrane for structure and rigidity (correct)
  • Energy production
  • Antioxidant function
  • Regulation of body temperature

Which enzyme is involved in the rate limiting step of cholesterol biosynthesis?

  • Acyl-CoA cholesterol acyltransferase
  • Cholesteryl ester transfer protein
  • HMG-CoA reductase (correct)
  • Lipoprotein lipase

What is the first product formed from the transformation of cholesterol into a hormone?

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

What is the main importance of isoprene in human biosynthesis?

<p>Conversion to cholesterol, dolichols, quinone (ubiquinone) and heme side chains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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