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Which enzyme helps in the conversion of cholesterol to Pregnenolone in the steroid hormone biosynthesis pathway?

Which enzyme helps in the conversion of cholesterol to Pregnenolone in the steroid hormone biosynthesis pathway? Correct Answer Cytochrome-P450-sidechain cleavage enzyme

An enzyme called the cytochrome-P450 sidechain cleavage enzyme that hydroxylates cholesterol at C22 and C20 is present in the inner mitochondrial membrane. In order to form pregnenolone and isocaproic aldehyde, this enzyme cleaves the side chain of pregnenolone.

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