Question

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due dec 12 by 11:59pm points 100 submitting an external tool

1. what is an important function of cholesterol for the human body?

cholesterol is critical in breaking down cellular integrity.
cholesterol contributes to the production of amino acids.
cholesterol helps increase emulsification of phosphates.
cholesterol is a source for naturally occurring steroid hormones.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Cholesterol maintains cellular integrity, not break it down. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Amino acids are produced from proteins/transcription, not cholesterol. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Emulsification of fats (not phosphates) is by bile salts. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Cholesterol is a precursor for steroid hormones (e.g., estrogen, testosterone). Correct.

Answer:

D. Cholesterol is a source for naturally occurring steroid hormones.