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Why Do Cell Membranes Contain Cholesterol?
š” The Answer
- Cholesterol acts as a fluidity buffer in cell membranes.
- It prevents membranes from becoming too solid at low temperatures.
- At high temperatures, it reduces excessive fluidity.
- Cholesterol also contributes to membrane stability and packing.
- It is especially abundant in animal cell membranes.
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