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ergosterol
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/ɜːˈɡɒstərɒl/
US
/ɜrˈɡɑstərɔl/
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ergosterol
noun
ergosterols
pl
ergostérol
Ergosterol is an important component of fungal cell membranes.
L’ergostérol est un composant important des membranes cellulaires des champignons.
Synonyms
ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3β-ol
ergosta-5,7,22-trienol
provitamin D2
fungal sterol
molecular sterol of fungi
ergosterol
adjective
more ergosterol
Comp.
most ergosterol
Super.
UK
/ɜːˈɡɒstərɒl/
US
/ɜrˈɡɑstərɔl/
Used attributively in scientific contexts (e.g., "ergosterol content", "ergosterol pathway").
ergostérolique
En chimie et en biologie.
The researchers investigated the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway.
Les chercheurs ont étudié la voie de biosynthèse ergostérolique.
Definitions
ergosterol
noun
A sterol found in fungi and protozoa, which is converted into vitamin D2 when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Ergosterol is an important component of fungal cell membranes.
ergosterol
adjective
Relating to or containing ergosterol.
The researchers investigated the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway.
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