The Carbon Atoms of Cholesterol are Derived from _______

Question

The carbon atoms of cholesterol are derived from _______.
A) Oxaloacetate
B) Succinyl CoA
C) Erythrose
D) Acetyl CoA
E) More than one response is correct

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol is synthesized from acetyl CoA, which is the precursor for the biosynthesis of isoprenoids, including cholesterol.