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What happens to membrane fluidity if cholesterol is added to a membrane at high temperatures?

A. Fluidity increases
B. Fluidity decreases
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C. Fluidity stays same
D. Membrane ruptures

📝 Explanation

Cholesterol restricts the lateral movement of phospholipids, thus decreasing fluidity at high temperatures.

📖 Additional Information

  • Fluidity increases
  • Fluidity decreases
  • Fluidity stays same
  • Membrane ruptures

Cholesterol restricts the lateral movement of phospholipids, thus decreasing fluidity at high temperatures.

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