The rate limiting step in the synthesis of bile acids from cholesterol is catalyzed by

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The rate limiting step in the synthesis of bile acids from cholesterol is the conversion of cholesterol into 7alpha-hydroxycholesterol by the enzyme 7alpha-hydroxylase. This step is responsible for the regulation of bile acid synthesis and is considered the rate-limiting step in the pathway. Therefore, choice A, 7alpha-hydroxylase, is the best choice.

The Rate Limiting Step in the Synthesis of Bile Acids