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cucurbitacin
Noun
Japanese Meaning
（生化学）カボチャ科植物に含まれる、苦味を持つステロイド類の一群。これらの化合物は、植物が草食動物に食べられないよう防御する役割を果たす。
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(biochemistry) Any of a class of bitter steroids, found in plants of the family Cucurbitaceae, that prevent them being eaten by herbivores.
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cucurbitacin
Scientists found that the plant's resistance to deer was due to cucurbitacin concentrated in its leaves.
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Scientists found that the plant's resistance to deer was due to cucurbitacin concentrated in its leaves.
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