Question

Which of the following is a characteristic of cholesterol?

A. It is absorbed directly into the blood
B. It is used to make bile and vitamin D synthesis
C. It is found in abundance in tropical fats such as palm oil
D. It is not formed in the body when provided by the diet

Answer 1

Answer: B. It is used to make bile and vitamin D synthesis

Explanation:

Cholesterol is an important building block hormone for human beings. It is the major component of the cell membrane. It is an important precursor for the biosynthesis of steroid hormone, Vitamin D and bile acid. It helps in digestion of fats and protects bone related diseases like oesteoporosis and rickets. It is the principal sterol which is synthesized by all animals and even human.

Answer 2

A characteristic of cholesterol is : ( B ) It is used to make bile and vitamin D synthesis

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is an important substance present in human body, It is waxy in nature and it is important in the rebuilding of cells ( healthy ones ) in the body. Cholesterol can be absorbed into the body when we consume certains kinds of food such as

• Red meat
• Full-fat diary
• Junk foods  e.t.c

Excessive cholesterol in the human body increases the risk of having a  heart disease.  

Hence we can conclude that A characteristic of cholesterol is : ( B ) It is used to make bile and vitamin D synthesis

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