Match the following descriptions to the given choices. The first molecule in the biosynthesis of steroids that contains the cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene ring The sterol that will serve as the precursor for the synthesis of bile acids and steroid hormones A bile acid A mineralcorticoid Promotes male secondary sex characterictics A. Aldosterone B. Androstenedione C. Estrone D. Cholic acid E. Cholesterol F. Lanosterol

Match the following descriptions to the given choices. The first molecule in the biosynthesis of steroids that contains the cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene ring The sterol that will serve as the precursor for the synthesis of bile acids and steroid hormones A bile acid A mineralcorticoid Promotes male secondary sex characterictics A. Aldosterone B. Androstenedione C. Estrone D. Cholic acid E. Cholesterol F. Lanosterol

Biology 2e

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Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter37: The Endocrine System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2VCQ: Figure 37.11 Pancreatic tumors may cause excess secretion of glucagon. Type I diabetes results from...

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