Sterols are steroids which have
A)a hydroxyl group at position C-17.
B)a hydroxyl group at position C-3.
C)the ability to accumulate as plaques in blood vessels.
D)5 fused rings instead of 4 fused rings.
E)hydroxyl groups at both position C-3 and C-17.

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Sterols are steroids that have a hydroxyl group at position C-3. This hydroxyl group distinguishes sterols from other steroids such as hormones, which do not have this group.

Sterols Are Steroids Which Have