Biochemistry Cholesterol and Lipoproteins 59928fa0 Rate limiting step in cholesterol synthesis - A beta-hydroxy-methyl glutaryl COA - Mevalonic acid B Acetyl COA+CO2 + AIP - Matonyl COA+ADP+Pi C L-Methyl malonyl COA Succinyl COA D Lactose + H2O - Glucose + Galactose High-Yield Explanation Ans. is 'a' i.e., b-hydroxy-b-methyl glutary1 COA- Mevakmic acid o HMG-CoA reductase is the rate limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis.