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Question

A cell is exposed to a sudden drop in temperature. How does cholesterol help maintain membrane fluidity under these conditions?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol prevents the membrane from becoming too rigid by inserting itself between phospholipids, thus maintaining fluidity.

Answer

Cholesterol increases the rigidity of the membrane by binding tightly to phospholipids.

Answer

Cholesterol causes the membrane to become more permeable to ions.

Answer

Cholesterol removes phospholipids from the membrane to increase fluidity.