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cholesterol is synthesized by all animal cells and is mainly synthesized in the liver. cholesterol also serves as a precursor for several important biological compounds including all, except A. insulin B. vitamin d C. bite salts D. testosterone

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insulin

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The correct answer is A insulin

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Cholesterol is a complex lipid which act as precursor for the synthesis of steroid compounds such as vitamin D a lipid soluble vitamin,testosterone a steroid hormone and bile salt helps in fat digestion.

Insulin is a peptide hormone it is composed of amino acids linked with each other by peptide linkages .As a result insulin cannot be synthesized from cholesterol.

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