Cholesterol in the membrane binds to the hydrophobic tails of phospholipids, restricting their movement to increase rigidity and reduce fluidity, and prevents leakage of water and dissolved ions from the cell.
O colesterol na membrana liga-se às caudas hidrofóbicas dos fosfolípidos, restringindo o seu movimento para aumentar a rigidez e reduzir a fluidez, e previne a fuga de água e íons dissolvidos da célula.
| Front | What is cholesterol used for in the membrane |
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| Back | Cholesterol binds to hydrophobic tails of phospholipids and restricts their movement making them less fluid and more rigid. prevent leakage of water and dissolved ions from cell |
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