試題詳解

36. Which one of the following statements about cholesterol is correct?
(A) The complete oxidation of cholesterol to CO₂ and H₂O occurs in the liver as an energy source.
(B) Cholesterol esters are an important component of the outer monolayer of lipoproteins.
(C) Some cholesterol synthesis occurs in the liver but most takes place in other tissues.
(D) Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylglutaryl-CoA is generated from three molecules of acetyl-CoA and is an intermediate in cholesterol biosynthesis.
(E) Cholesterol is an important precursor for the production of the various prostaglandins, important in a broad range of physiological roles.