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Biochemistry Enzymes 7b0ed146

Which enzyme converts androgen to estrogen?-

A
Cholesterol Desmolase
B
Aromatase
C
11 b hydroxylase
D
21 b hydroxylase
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Aromatase* Aromatase is an enzyme located in the endoplasmic reticulum of gonads, adipose tissue and placenta* It helps in the conversion of androgen into estrogen. It converts androstenedione to estrone and testosterone to estradiol* This conversion is done by three successive hydroxylation and by removal of methyl group as formate and by aromatization of the A ring

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