Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Fluid mosaic membranes

Fluid mosaic membranes — practice question

Cholesterol is an essential part of the cell surface membrane. Which one of the statements about cholesterol is correct?

  • AIt allows ions to pass freely through the cell surface membrane.
  • BIt has a hydrophobic head and a hydrophilic tail.
  • CIt helps to regulate the fluidity of the cell surface membrane.
  • DIt reduces the mechanical stability of the phospholipid bilayer.

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