All are derived of cholesterol except________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. The following are derived from cholesterol, EXCEPT_____________?

   A. Bile acids
   B. Steroid hormones
   C. Vitamin D
   D. Energy

2. Which of the following is a derived a derived protein_____________?

   A. Protamines
   B. Peptones
   C. Prolamines
   D. Lactalbumin

3. The most important role of cholesterol is_____________?

   A. It is a component of cell membrane
   B. It is a precursor of polyunsaturated fatty acids
   C. It stores up energy
   D. None of the above

4. The precursor of cholesterol synthesis is________________?

   A. Acetic acid
   B. Acetyl CoA
   C. Oxalo acetic acid
   D. Pyruvate

5. High content of cholesterol is present in_______________?

   A. Coconut oil
   B. Egg yolk
   C. Hydrogenated fat
   D. Ghee (unsaturated)

6. Rate limiting step in cholesterol synthesis is_______________?

   A. HMG CoA synthetase
   B. HMG CoA lyase
   C. HMG CoA reductase
   D. Mevalonate synthetase

7. The normal level of serum cholesterol is_______________?

   A. 100-140 mgs/100 ml
   B. 260-360 mgs/100 ml
   C. 150-250 mgs/100 ml
   D. 80-250 mgs/100 ml

8. The lipoprotein particles that have the highest percentage concentration of cholesterol is_______________?

   A. Chylomicron
   B. VLDL (Very low density lipoprotein)
   C. LDL (Low density lipoprotein)
   D. HDL (High density lipoprotein)

9. Cholesterol levels in abnormal person should be preferably less than_____________?

   A. 200 mg/dl
   B. 180 mg/dl
   C. 150 mg/dl
   D. 120 mg/dl

10. The activity of this plasma enzyme is responsible virtually for all plasma cholesterol esters in humans_______________?

    A. Lecithin cholesterol acyl transferase (LCAT)
    B. Pyrophospho mevalonate decarboxylase
    C. HMG CoA reductase
    D. Phospho mevalonate kinase