Which of the following is involved in the conversion of testosterone to estradiol? A) Conversion of an alcohol to a ketone followed by loss of −H and of −CH₃. B) Conversion of a ketone to an alcohol followed by loss of −H and of −CH₃. C) Loss of −H and of −CH₃ followed by conversion of an alcohol to a ketone. D) Loss of −H and of −CH₃ followed by conversion of a ketone to an alcohol.

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The conversion of testosterone to estradiol involves the aromatization of the A-ring, which includes the loss of a hydrogen and a methyl group, followed by the conversion of a ketone to an alcohol.

Which of the Following Is Involved in the Conversion of Testosterone