Cholesterol contains a region with four hydrocarbon rings. A hydrocarbon ring is a ring of carbon atoms which are each connected to each other. There are usually six carbons but there can be many different numbers of carbons. Two hydrogens extend off each carbon, and thus hang off the edge of the ring.
Cholesterol's Hydrocarbon Rings
Cholesterol's Hydrocarbon Rings
Cholesterol's Hydrocarbon Rings
Cholesterol contains a region with four hydrocarbon rings. A hydrocarbon ring is a ring of carbon atoms which are each connected to each other. There are usually six carbons but there can be many different numbers of carbons. Two hydrogens extend off each carbon, and thus hang off the edge of the ring.