Which of the following represents the correct sequence of the synthesis of steroid hormones?
A) cholesterol → progesterone → cortisone → cortisol
B) cholesterol → progesterone → cortisone → aldosterone
C) cholesterol → progesterone → estradiol → testosterone
D) none of these

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The synthesis of steroid hormones follows specific pathways, but none of the sequences provided in options A, B, or C accurately represent a correct sequence for the synthesis of a particular class of steroid hormones. Steroid synthesis typically begins with cholesterol, but the pathways diverge significantly based on the end hormone being synthesized, involving various intermediate steps not correctly depicted in the given choices.

Which of the Following Represents the Correct Sequence of the Synthesis