Cholesterol is a type of lipid that helps keep cell membranes fluid rather than stiff.What aspect of a cholesterol molecule's structure helps it fulfill this role?A.It contains two hydrocarbon chains that attract water and a phosphate group that repels water.B.It contains two hydrocarbon chains that repel water and a phosphate group that attracts water.C.Its straight structure packs tightly with the straight hydrocarbon chains of other membrane lipids.D.Its slight bend keeps the straight hydrocarbon chains of other membrane lipids from packing together.
Question
Cholesterol is a type of lipid that helps keep cell membranes fluid rather than stiff.What aspect of a cholesterol molecule's structure helps it fulfill this role?A.It contains two hydrocarbon chains that attract water and a phosphate group that repels water.B.It contains two hydrocarbon chains that repel water and a phosphate group that attracts water.C.Its straight structure packs tightly with the straight hydrocarbon chains of other membrane lipids.D.Its slight bend keeps the straight hydrocarbon chains of other membrane lipids from packing together.
Solution
The correct answer is D. The slight bend in the structure of a cholesterol molecule keeps the straight hydrocarbon chains of other membrane lipids from packing together. This prevents the cell membrane from becoming too stiff and maintains its fluidity.
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