IS CHOLESTEROL MADE FROM AMINO ACID?

Answer 1

Cholesterol is not directly made from amino acids; it is primarily synthesized from acetyl-CoA, which is derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. While amino acids can contribute to the production of acetyl-CoA through various metabolic pathways, cholesterol synthesis is a separate process that primarily involves the mevalonate pathway. Therefore, while amino acids can influence cholesterol levels, they are not the direct building blocks for cholesterol itself.