Sterol

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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.

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