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Chapter 15: Q. 15.48 (page 535)

Draw the structure for cholesterol.

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Cholesterol:

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01

Introduction.

Cholesterol is a sterol that is required for the structural integrity of animal cell membranes. It also serves as a precursor in the biosynthesis of steroid hormones. The following components are found in the structure of cholesterol:

  • Steroid nucleus.
  • A small branched hydrocarbon attached to the 17thcarbon of cholesterol's five-membered ring.
  • Methyl groups are added to the steroid nucleus at carbons 10thand 13.
02

Given Information.

Create the cholesterol structure.

03

 Explanation.

Cholesterol:

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