The synthesis of adrenocortical steroid hormones involves a chain of oxidation-reduction reactions catalyzed by a series of enzymes. Synthesis begins with a molecule of cholesterol. Through shared intermediates and pathways branching off those shared intermediates, the different classes of steroids are synthesized.
Adrenal cortical steroid hormone synthesis involves a series of chemical transformations that begin with cholesterol. These transformations involve multiple steps, including oxidation-reduction reactions, which are catalyzed by enzymes. The process results in the production of various classes of steroids.