Question

Write a short note on steroids.

Answer 1

Steroids are a group of lipids that contain a cyclic ring structure called cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene. The phenanthrene nucleus consist of three 6-membered carbon rings (A, B, C) and one 5-membered carbon ring(D) fully saturated with hydrogen.

Steroids include:

1) Cholesterol which is found in the cell membrane of organisms and in the blood.
2) Steroid hormones- Sex hormones like Testosterone, Estrogens.
3) Adrenal cortex hormones
4) Bile acids
5) Vitamin D

Answer 2

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A steroid is a biologically active organic compound with four rings arranged in a specific molecular configuration. 


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