AIIMS2018BotanyBiomolecules (B)
Which of the following is not a derivative of cholesterol?
Options
- ASteroid hormones
- BVitamin D
- CBile salts
- DVitamin E
Correct answer
D. Vitamin E
Step-by-step solution
Vitamin E is a collective name for all stereoisomers of tocopherols and tocotrienols. The most biologically active form is -tocopherol. Vitamin E acts as a chain breaking antioxidant and is an efficient free radical scavenger to protect low density lipoproteins (LDLs) and polyunsaturated fats in membranes from oxidation.