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Biochemistry Endocrinology d971da7c

Progesterone is synthesized from

A
Pregnenolone
B
17-Hydroxypregnenolone
C
Pregnanediol
D
Pregnanetriol
High-Yield Explanation
Pregnenolone is conveed to progesterone by the action of two smooth endoplasmic reticulum enzymes, 3a-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3a-OHSD) and D5,4-isomerase.Ref: Harper&;s Biochemistry; 30th edition; Page no: 503

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