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*One of the key steps in creating cholesterol in the laboratory is the formation of a molecule called [[squalene]], which is a type of [[hydrocarbon]]. Squalene is the starting point for the [[synthesis of cholesterol]], and it can be obtained from a variety of sources, including [[shark liver oil and yeast]]. | *One of the key steps in creating cholesterol in the laboratory is the formation of a molecule called [[squalene]], which is a type of [[hydrocarbon]]. Squalene is the starting point for the [[synthesis of cholesterol]], and it can be obtained from a variety of sources, including [[shark liver oil and yeast]]. | ||
*Once [[squalene]] has been obtained, it is subjected to a series of [[chemical reactions]] to convert it into cholesterol. The exact process depends on the specific method used, but generally involves the addition of functional [[groups]] and the formation of various [[intermediate compounds]]. The final step involves the removal of a specific molecule, which results in the formation of [[cholesterol]]. | *Once [[squalene]] has been obtained, it is subjected to a series of [[chemical reactions]] to convert it into cholesterol. The exact process depends on the specific method used, but generally involves the addition of functional [[groups]] and the formation of various [[intermediate compounds]]. The final step involves the removal of a specific molecule, which results in the formation of [[cholesterol]]. | ||
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