Question

8 mark for review which of the following describes the most likely location of cholesterol in an animal cell? a embedded in the plasma membrane b dissolved in the cytosol c suspended in the stroma of the chloroplast d bound to free ribosomes

Explanation:

Cholesterol is an important component of the plasma membrane in animal cells, providing stability and fluid - ity. It is embedded within the lipid bilayer of the plasma membrane, not dissolved in the cytosol (as it is hydrophobic and not water - soluble), not in the chloroplast stroma (animal cells don't have chloroplasts), and not bound to free ribosomes.

Answer:

A. Embedded in the plasma membrane