Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cholesterol?

  1. The cholesterol molecule is steroid.

  2. Molecular formula of cholesterol is C27H46O.

  3. Cholesterol circulates in blood stream chiefly as free cholesterol.

  4. Cholesterol serves as a precursor for the biosynthesis bile acids.

  5. Cheese is a major dietary source of cholesterol.
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Explanation

Cholesterol circulates in blood stream chiefly as low density lipoproteins (LDL) and high density lipoproteins (HDL).

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