Multiple choice

Which of the following components is/are a precursor of progesterone?

  1. Cephalins

  2. Steroid

  3. Ergosterol

  4. Coprosterol

  5. Lecithins
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Progesterone belongs to a group of steroid hormones called the progestogens, and is the major progestogen in the body. In mammals, progesterone, like all other steroid hormones, is synthesised from pregnenolone, which in turn is derived from cholesterol.

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