Biochemistry
What structural feature distinguishes sterols from other steroids?
Which molecule is cholesterol derived from?
Why is it important for cholesterol to decrease membrane fluidity at high temperatures?
Explain the dual regulatory effects of cholesterol on membrane fluidity.
Which steroid is most abundant in animal cell membranes?
What is the biosynthetic origin of steroids?
Why is it important for cholesterol to increase membrane fluidity at low temperatures?