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| − | An organic molecule with a long, unsaturated hydrocarbon chain (8-10 carbons) and a hydroxyl group. Sterol, or steroid alcohols, are waxy substances that occur naturally in plants and animals. Examples are [ | + | An organic molecule with a long, unsaturated hydrocarbon chain (8-10 carbons) and a hydroxyl group. Sterol, or steroid alcohols, are waxy substances that occur naturally in plants and animals. Examples are [[cholesterol|cholesterol]], ergosterol and phytosterol. |
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Latest revision as of 12:33, 10 May 2016
Description
An organic molecule with a long, unsaturated hydrocarbon chain (8-10 carbons) and a hydroxyl group. Sterol, or steroid alcohols, are waxy substances that occur naturally in plants and animals. Examples are Cholesterol, ergosterol and phytosterol.