Cholesterol Flashcards
1
Q
What is cholesterol a precursor for?
A
Steroid hormones
2
Q
Where is cholesterol derived from?
A
Acetyl CoA
3
Q
How many stages does cholesterol synthesis have?
A
3
4
Q
What is the regulatory enzyme for cholesterol biosynthesis?
A
HMG CoA reductase
5
Q
What is the effect of statins on cholesterol biosynthesis?
A
Competing inhibitors of regulatory enzyme
