Which of the following is responsible for steroid production?
A
Salt
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B
Lipids
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C
Cholesterol
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is B Lipids
Cholesterol also plays a role in synthesizing the steroid hormones aldosterone, which is used for osmoregulation, and cortisol, which plays a role in metabolism.
Cholesterol is also the precursor to bile salts, which help in the emulsification of fats and their absorption by cells. Hence, Lipids is responsible for steroid production.