Cholesterol
A) must be obtained from plants.
B) can be manufactured by most tissues.
C) is a hormone.
D) is necessary for blood clotting.
E) has no constructive function in the body.

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Cholesterol can be synthesized by most tissues in the body, particularly in the liver, and is not solely obtained through diet. It serves various essential functions, including being a component of cell membranes and a precursor for the synthesis of steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D.