Question

Outlines of cholesterol biosynthesis includes: A. 2 Acetyl CoA $\rightarrow$ Acetoacetyl CoA B. Mevalonate $\rightarrow$ HMG CoA C. Acetoacetyl CoA $\rightarrow$ HMG CoA D. Acetoacetyl CoA $\rightarrow$ 2 Acetyl CoA E. HMG CoA $\rightarrow$ Mevalonate Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and C only \
• B. A and D only \
• C. A, C and E only \
• D. A, B and D only

Hint:

Acetyl-CoA $\rightarrow$ Acetoacetyl-CoA $\rightarrow$ HMG-CoA $\rightarrow$ Mevalonate. HMG-CoA Reductase is the key target blocked by statin drugs to lower blood cholesterol!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C