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Role State Cholesterol Membrane Maintaining Fluidity Stabilising Bilayer

Cholesterol is crucial for maintaining the fluidity and stability of cell membranes.

Cholesterol's role in the membrane is to maintain membrane fluidity and stabilize the bilayer.

Front State the role of cholesterol in the membrane.
Back Role of cholesterol:
  • Maintaining membrane fluidity
  • Stabilising the bilayer

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