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Which among the following is the intermediate precursor of progesterone synthesis?

Which among the following is the intermediate precursor of progesterone synthesis? Correct Answer Pregnenolone

Progesterone is formed by cholesterol from acetate. In this process, the immediate precursor is ‘Pregnenolone’. Pregnenolone is a steroid hormone that plays a crucial role, like progesterone, DHEA, and oestrogen, in the development of other steroid hormones.

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