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Interpretation:
The difference in the ring A of estrone and progesterone hormones should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Steroids are types of lipids which consist of three 6-membered rings and one 5-membered ring. These ringstogether are known as steroid nucleus. Other polar and non-polar groups are bonded with these rings and are responsible for different physical and chemical properties of steroids.
Many steroids act as hormones in living organisms. A hormone can be defined as the
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Interpretation:
The difference in the functionality at C17 of estrone and progesterone hormones should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Steroids are types of lipids which consist of three 6-membered rings and one 5-membered ring. These all rings are together known as steroid nucleus. Other polar and non-polar groups are bonded with these rings and are responsible for different physical and chemical properties of steroids.
Many steroids act as hormones in living organisms. A hormone can be defined as the biomolecule that is secreted in one part of the living organism but elicits a response in another part of the body. They transfer are transferred across the body through blood.
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