Why Does Cholesterol Lower Membrane Permeability

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why does cholesterol lower membrane permeability?

• A) It is polar.
• B) It is small relative to most phospholipids.
• C) It participates in hydrogen bonding in the membrane interior.
• D) It fills gaps in membranes and increases hydrophobic interactions.

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