What is the difference between estradiol and aromatase?

1 Answer

Different classes of biomolecules...

Explanation:

Estradiol is a steroid hormone that is an Estrogen.

There are 3 major estrogens:

  • Estron;
  • Estriol;
  • Estradiol.

Aromatase is an enzyme involved in one of the key steps in the biosynthesis of estrogens. For instance, the conversion of testosterone:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aromatase