What enzyme is needed for the conversion of testosterone into estradiol in the male brain?
A)5-alpha reductase
B)aromatase
C)ATPase
D)cGMP phosphodiesterase

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Aromatase is the enzyme that converts testosterone into estradiol in various tissues, including the brain. 5-alpha reductase converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), not estradiol. ATPase and cGMP phosphodiesterase are not involved in this conversion process.

What Enzyme Is Needed for the Conversion of Testosterone into Estradiol