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PLANT TRIACYLGLYCEROL [1 record]

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Record 1 1992-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nutritive Elements (Biological Sciences)
  • Biochemistry
CONT

Fats - Triacylglycerols from animal and plant sources rank close behind carbohydrates as major sources of energy. They also are important carbon sources for biosynthesis of cholesterol and other steroids. Moreover, plant triacylglycerols provide essential fatty acids.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments nutritifs (Sciences biologiques)
  • Biochimie
CONT

Les graisses - Les triacylglycérols d'origine animale et végétale arrivent juste derrière les glucides comme principale source d'énergie. Ce sont également des sources importantes de carbone pour la biosynthèse du cholestérol et d'autres stéroïdes. De plus, les triacylglycérols végétaux fournissent les acides gras essentiels.

Spanish

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