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Title: What is the role of cholesterol in animal cell membranes?
Post by: mikael on Apr 8, 2014
What is the role of cholesterol in animal cell membranes?
A) Blocks the association of the fatty acyl chains of phospholipids at high temperature.
B) Aids in the transport of small hydrophobic molecules across the membrane.
C) Is a receptor site for hormones on the surface of membranes.
D) Broadens the temperature range of optimum membrane fluidity.


Title: Re: What is the role of cholesterol in animal cell membranes?
Post by: padre on Apr 14, 2014
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Title: Re: What is the role of cholesterol in animal cell membranes?
Post by: mikael on Apr 14, 2014
Lifesaver, thanks.