Abstract
Summary
The lipid composition of Trypa-nosoma ranarum was determined. The cells contained traces of monoglycerides and about equal amounts of di- and triglycerides. Free fatty acids and “fast acting“ sterols, mostly in free form, were present. The sterol was isolated and identified as ergosterol. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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