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Triterpenes consist of six isoprene units and have the molecular formula
C30H48. Animal- and plant-derived triterpenes
exist, such as: ambrein, ganoderic acid,
and squalene.
Triterpenoids are thought of as modified triterpenes, such as lanosterol.