Siphy Thindwa and three others presented on cholesterol and ketogenesis. They defined cholesterol and ketones, described cholesterol synthesis which involves acetyl-CoA and HMG-CoA reductase, and ketogenesis which forms acetoacetate, β-hydroxybutyric acid, and acetone from fatty acid breakdown. Cholesterol synthesis is regulated by hormones like insulin and glucagon, while ketone body production occurs when fatty acids are broken down for energy in the absence of carbohydrates such as during fasting or low-carb diets.