Question

Which of the following statements about cholesterol is TRUE?

Answer 1

Answer: Option (C) is correct.

Explanation:

Cholesterol is known as an organic substance. It is also referred to as a sterol which is also known as a modified steroid, it is considered as a kind of lipid. It is mostly bio-synthesized by cells(animal) and thus is considered to be an essential component of cell membranes in animals.   It also tends to serve as a forerunner  for the biosynthesis of bile acid, steroid hormones and vitamin D. It  is also considered as the principal modified steroid synthesized by animals.