Embedded in the Plasma Membrane of Cells, Cholesterol Molecules Act

question 67

Multiple Choice

Embedded in the plasma membrane of cells, cholesterol molecules act to

• A) stabilize the membrane.
• B) make the membrane more resistant to freezing.
• C) destabilize the membrane, leading to heart attacks.
• D) participate in pinocytosis.
• E) allow water to easily pass through the plasma membrane.

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