ergosterol
Pronunciación: [ˈɜrɡəˌstɛrɒl]
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Contexto: «biochemistry»
(noun) ergosterol is a type of fat that is found in the cell membranes of fungi, like yeast. It helps to keep the cell structure stable, just like fat in animal cells.
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Ergosterol plays an essential role in maintaining the health of fungal cells.
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Without ergosterol, the fungus cannot survive as its cells will not function properly.
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What role does ergosterol have in the growth of fungi?
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