A middle-aged man has been diagnosed as being at high risk of developing coronary artery disease.
- What is the chemical compostion of the sterol that is present in high levels in most people who belong to the high-risk group?

Is it Cholesterol?

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A middle-aged man has been diagnosed as being at high risk of developing coronary artery disease.
- What is the chemical compostion of the sterol that is present in high levels in most people who belong to the high-risk group?

Is it Cholesterol?

anonymous · Answer

it is cholesterol. specifically the cholesterol bound in LDL. composition :

C_27H_42O consisting of 3-6C and 1 5C rings, 2 methyl groups, a hydroxide group, and a C_8H_17 train. The central 6C ring has a double bond . I can't draw it, but I hope that helps.