This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Biochemistry
Chemical process involved in conversion of progesterone to glucocoicoids is 
Select and explain. 
A. Methylation, B. Hydroxylation, C. Carboxylation, D. None
B: Hydroxylation
Answer: B: Hydroxylation 
Explanation: The reactions are effected by hydroxylationThese specific hydroxylases are monooxygenases These enzymes are NADPH dependentRef: DM Vasudevan, 7th edition, page no: 665