Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of testosterone to estradiol in both the brain and the ovaries?
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Correct answer: Aromatase (CYP19A1)
Aromatase is the key enzyme that converts androgens (like testosterone) into estrogens (like estradiol). In the ovaries, this occurs in the granulosa cells under the influence of FSH.
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