ERGOSTEROL
11
Definition
noun
- (biochemistry, steroids, mycology) The steroid precursor of vitamin D₂. It is found in cell membranes of fungi, and is their functional equivalent of cholesterol. It is also found in the membranes of some protists."Terbinafine has a unique mechanism of action among the antifugal agents (Petranyi et al, 1984; Balfour and Faulds, 1992), inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, a key sterol component in the plasma membrane of the fungal cell."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 10 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ERGOSTEROL'?
The word ERGOSTEROL is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
E1
R1
G2
O1
S1
T1
E1
R1
O1
L1
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ERGOSTEROL'?
The word ERGOSTEROL is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
E1
R1
G3
O1
S1
T1
E1
R1
O1
L2
Total: 13 points
How many letters is the word 'ERGOSTEROL'?
The word ERGOSTEROL has 10 letters.
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.