Cholesterol, making up about 20% of membrane lipids, interacts with phospholipids to stiffen the membrane while preventing tight packing to maintain fluidity.
(20% of lipids) Interacts with phospholipid to stiffen membrane Prevents tight packing of phospholipid to maintain fluidity
| Front | What is the role of cholesterol in lipid membranes? |
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| Back | (20% of lipids) Interacts with phospholipid to stiffen membrane Prevents tight packing of phospholipid to maintain fluidity |
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