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why is cholesterol an important component of the cell membrane?

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Answered by gurungsangeeta1972
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Cholesterol reduces permeability of lipid membranes. ... Cholesterol plays has a role in membrane fluidity but it's most important function is in reducing the permeability of the cell membrane. Cholesterol helps to restrict the passage of molecules by increasing the packing of phospholipids.

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Answered by santwanamohanty3
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Cholesterol reduces permeability of lipid membranes. ... Cholesterol plays has a role in membrane fluidity but it's most important function is in reducing the permeability of the cell membrane. Cholesterol helps to restrict the passage of molecules by increasing the packing of phospholipids

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