The enzyme, 5a-reductase is responsible for:
Ans. B. Conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone5 a -Reductase is the enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. 5 a -Reductase is associated with increasing the most potent androgen, dihydrotestosterone, and reducing LH secretion. Estrogens are associated with female secondary sex characteristics, although some androgens regulate pubic hair development.
Conversion of cholesterol to pregnenolone and enhancing steroidogenesis
Conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone
Aromatization of testosterone to estradiol
Increasing the synthesis of LH
Sex Hormones