Cholesterol in the cell membrane binds to fatty acids, reducing their movement and increasing membrane stability.
El colesterol en la membrana celular se une a los ácidos grasos, reduciendo su movimiento y aumentando la estabilidad de la membrana.
| Front | What does cholesterol do in the cell membrane? |
|---|---|
| Back | - binds to fatty acids reducing movement - increases stability |
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