Chemical Coordination And Regulation Ques 17
17. Which steroid is used for microbial transformation?
(a) Cortisol
(b) Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the bloodstream and cells of the body. It is necessary for the production of hormones, vitamin D, and cell membranes. However, high levels of cholesterol can lead to the buildup of plaque in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Diet and lifestyle play a significant role in managing cholesterol levels.
(c) Testosterone
(d) Progesterone
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Answer : b
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(b) Microbial transformation is a biological process in which organic compounds are modified into reversible products. These biotransformation reactions are catalysed by purified enzymes present in microbial cells or pure cultures of micro-organisms. Cholesterol forms a major component of animal cell membranes liposomes (artificially created spheres surrounded by a phospholipid bilayer like a membrane). Cholesterol is used for microbial transformation (transgenics).
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