Question
what makes up cell membranes and is used to create hormones? A, cholesterol b, starch c, glucose hydrocarbon
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **A, cholesterol**.
Cholesterol is a lipid that is a component of cell membranes, contributing to their fluidity and stability. It is also a precursor for the synthesis of various hormones, including steroid hormones such as testosterone and estrogen.
Starch and glucose are carbohydrates, while hydrocarbon is a general term that refers to organic compounds consisting primarily of hydrogen and carbon, but does not specifically relate to cell membranes or hormone synthesis in the context you provided.
Cholesterol is a lipid that is a component of cell membranes, contributing to their fluidity and stability. It is also a precursor for the synthesis of various hormones, including steroid hormones such as testosterone and estrogen.
Starch and glucose are carbohydrates, while hydrocarbon is a general term that refers to organic compounds consisting primarily of hydrogen and carbon, but does not specifically relate to cell membranes or hormone synthesis in the context you provided.