What Function Do Cholesterol Molecules Serve Within the Cell Membrane

question 100

Multiple Choice

What function do cholesterol molecules serve within the cell membrane?

• A)They act as transport highways for molecular movement into and out of the cell.
• B)They allow for carbohydrate chains to extend beyond the cell membrane to communicate with other cells.
• C)They stabilize the flexible bilayer structure to prevent breakage.
• D)They allow the cell membrane to be selectively permeable by making the bilayer structure more flexible.

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