Cholesterol Is

Question

Cholesterol is
A) an essential amino acid.
B) stored as glycogen.
C) degraded to sucrose, lactose, and maltose.
D) used to synthesize steroids.

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol is a sterol lipid that is synthesized in the liver and is a precursor to the synthesis of various hormones, including steroids such as testosterone and estrogen. It is not an essential amino acid, nor is it stored as glycogen or degraded to sugars.