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Which steroid is used for microbial transformation?

1. Cortisol
2. Cholesterol
3. Testosterone
4. Progesterone

Correct answer: Progesterone

Solution

Progesterone is a standard substrate for microbial transformation because many microorganisms can selectively oxidize, reduce, or hydroxylate it. It is widely used in biotransformation research to produce useful steroid intermediates.

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