Some Lipid Rafts Are Characterized by an Accumulation of Cholesterol

question 109

Multiple Choice

Some lipid rafts are characterized by an accumulation of cholesterol. What does this mean for the fluidity of the raft domain?

• A)These lipid rafts are more fluid than the surrounding membrane at normal temperatures.
• B)These lipid rafts are less fluid than the surrounding membrane at normal temperatures.
• C)These lipid rafts are equally fluid as the surrounding membrane independent of temperature.
• D)These lipid rafts are less fluid than the surrounding membrane at low temperatures.

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