BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -Note: Cholesterol is only found in animal products. Fruits, vegetables, grains and all other plant foods do not have any cholesterol at all.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cholesterol, contrary to popular belief, is present in plants (Behrman and Venkat, 2005). Cholesterol has been detected in vegetable oils, where it could make up to 5% of the total sterols and a relatively high amount of cholesterol was described in camelina oil (about 200 mg/kg) (Shukla et al., 2002).

Detailed explanation-3: -Cholesterol is a type of lipid, just as fats are. However, unlike fat, cholesterol can’t be exercised off, sweated out or burned for energy. It is found only in animal products, including meat, chicken, fish, eggs, organ meats and high-fat dairy products.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cholesterol is a type of blood fat which is made in the liver. It’s found in some foods too. We all need some cholesterol in our bodies just to keep us ticking over, but having too much can clog up your arteries and lead to health problems in the future, including heart disease.