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Chemical Structure 001 - Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. It is an essential component of animal cell plasma membranes. The body needs cholesterol to make steroids and vitamin D, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Its chemical formula is C27H46O.

 

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Uploaded on July 1, 2022