Cellular structure of a ripe Avocado

Numéro d’image : 13452183
Cellular structure of a ripe Avocado
Scanning electron micrograph of the cut surface of a ripe Avocado, Persea americana. The picture shows one central cell and parts of five others. Ripe avocado flesh is comprised of about 70% water. This specimen is freeze-dried, and in a vacuum inside the microscope; it is dry. Retained are the structure of the cell walls (green), a matrix of lamellae within the cells, and spherical particles of lipid (dull pink). The avocado is widely regarded and promoted as a healthy food. This is due in part to the nature of the lipids (fat) that it contains.The laminar matrix is comprised mainly of mono-unsaturated fatty acids; the lipid particles contain small amounts of phytosterols, principally beta-sitosterol. Phytosterols reduce the absorption of dietary cholesterol into the intestines.Trials have shown that eating avocado can reduce the levels of LDL (ad cholesterol"") in the blood."
Licence : Droits gérés
Crédit: Science Photo Library / Burgess, Dr. Jeremy
Taille de l’image : 5212 px × 3468 px
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