in-a-high-temperature-environment-how-does-cholesterol-affect-the-lipid-bilayer

Question

In a high-temperature environment, how does cholesterol affect the lipid bilayer?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol increases rigidity to prevent the membrane from becoming too fluid.

Answer

Cholesterol decreases rigidity to allow the membrane to become more fluid.

Answer

Cholesterol decreases permeability to prevent substances from passing through.

Answer

Cholesterol increases permeability to allow more substances to pass through.