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Phospholipid Role Cholesterol Lipid Membranes?  Lipids)  Interacts Stiffen

Front What is the role of cholesterol in lipid membranes? 
Back (20% of lipids) 
Interacts with phospholipid to stiffen membrane
Prevents tight packing of phospholipid to maintain fluidity 

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