Multiple choice

The much talked about Cholesterol is chemically

  1. A derivative of chlorine

  2. A chlorophyll found in green leaves

  3. A fatty alcohol found in animal fats

  4. A derivative formed out of blood sugar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cholesterol is a fatty alcohol (sterol) found in animal fats and cell membranes. It is not related to chlorine (A), chlorophyll (B), or blood sugar (D). Cholesterol is essential for hormone production and cell membrane structure in animals.

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