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cholesterol functions in the plasma membrane to
multiple choice
maintain hypertension.
maintain fluidity.
serve as an energy molecule.
mediate steroid action.
transport ions.
Brief Explanations
Cholesterol in the plasma membrane helps to maintain its fluidity by preventing the membrane from becoming too rigid at low temperatures and too fluid at high temperatures. It is not involved in maintaining hypertension, serving as an energy molecule, mediating steroid action, or transporting ions in the plasma - membrane context.
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