Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321908449
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Chapter 15 - Section 15.6 - Steroids: Cholesterol, Bile Salts, and Steroid Hormones - Questions and Problems - Page 538: 15.53

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Similarities: Both contain the steroid nucleus and a hydroxyl group Differences: Testosterone has a ketone group, a double bond, and two methyl groups. On the other hand, Estradiol has an aromatic ring, a hydroxyl group in place of the ketone, and a methyl group.

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