Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The steroid nucleus of cholesterol should be indicated.
Concept introduction:
Steroid nucleus is composed of 17 carbon atoms and they have been arranged as a fused, four nucleus.
(b)
Interpretation:
The number of carbon atom which the −OH group has been attached should be decided.
Concept introduction:
Steroid nucleus is composed of 17 carbon atoms and they have been arranged as a fused, four nucleus.
(c)
Interpretation:
The number of carbon atoms wherethe carbon-carbon double bond has been located should be decided.
Concept introduction:
Steroid nucleus is composed of 17 carbon atoms and they have been arranged as a fused, four closednucleus.
(d)
Interpretation:
The polar bonds of cholesterol should be indicated. The reasons for the insolubility of cholesterol in water should be explained.
Concept introduction:
Cholesterol is a type of lipid which is also an alcohol.
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