Sterols Flashcards
1
Q
Where are sterols found?
A
Plant cells
1
Q
Explain the structure of sterols.
A
- Very little structurally in common with fats or oils
- Complex alcohol molecules based on a 4-carbon ring structure
- Hydroxyl group at one end
- Dual hydrophobic/phillic characteristics
2
Q
What is an example of a sterol?
A
Cholesterol
