Ergosterol
Translation of "ergosterol" into Russian
ergosterol
NounUK
/ˌɜːɡəˈstɛrɒl/
US
/ˌɜrɡəˈstɛrɑl/
ergosterol
ergosterols pl
Ergosterol is a component of fungal cell membranes.
Эргостерол является компонентом клеточных мембран грибов.
Definitions
ergosterol
NounUK
/ˌɜːɡəˈstɛrɒl/
US
/ˌɜrɡəˈstɛrɑl/
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
AdjectiveUK
/ˌɜːɡəˈstɛrɒl/
US
/ˌɜrɡəˈstɛrɑl/
Relating to or containing ergosterol.
The researchers investigated the ergosterol biosynthesis pathway.