Which one of the following statements concerning the formation of estrogens is FALSE?
A) Androgens can be converted to estrogens in adipose tissue.
B) NADPH and oxygen are required.
C) The conversion of androgens to estrogens involves the aromatization of the "A" ring and the loss of two methyl groups.
D) Testosterone can be a precursor of estrogens.
E) The placenta can convert DHEA-sulfate into estrogens.
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