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Biochemistry Metabolism of lipid 8753f0ea

Primary bile acid is

A
Deoxycholic acid
B
Lithocholic acid
C
Chenodeoxycholic acid
D
None
High-Yield Explanation
Bile acids are formed from cholesterol. Types:(a) Primary bile acids: They are synthesized in the liver from cholesterol. They are mainly two:Cholic acid: Quantitatively the largest in an amount in bile.Chenodeoxycholic acid.(b) Secondary bile acids: They are produced in the intestine from the primary bile acids by the action of intestinal bacteria, they are produced by deconjugation and 7-a-dehydroxylation. They are mainly two:Deoxycholic acid: Formed from cholic acid.Lithocholic acid: Formed from chenodeoxycholic acid.Ref: Harper&;s Biochemistry; 30th edition

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