Cholesterol Functions in the Plasma Membrane to

question 42

Multiple Choice

Cholesterol functions in the plasma membrane to

• A)transport ions.
• B)serve as an energy molecule.
• C)maintain fluidity.
• D)mediate steroid action.
• E)maintain hypertension.

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