SSC General Science & Technology Sample Paper NCERT Sample Paper-2

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    Cholesterol is a

    A)  derivative of chloroform

    B)  Type of chlorophyll

    C)  Fatty alcohol found in animal fats

    D)  Chromium salt

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Cholesterol, from the Ancient Greek chole- (bile) and stereos (solid) followed by the chemical suffix- o1 for an alcohol, is an organic molecule. The most common type of steroid in the body. Cholesterol and its derivatives are important constituents of cell membranes and precursors of other steroid compounds, but high concentrations in the blood are thought to promote atherosclerosis.


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