Cholesterol is an integral part of plasma membranes. Based on its structure andcharacteristics, where is it found in the membrane?O on the extracellular surfaceOwithin the tail portion of the bilayerO attached to the intracellular surfaceO embedded with the phospholipid headsPrevious PagePage 3 of 7

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Cholesterol is an integral part of plasma membranes. Based on its structure and characteristics, where is it found in the membrane? O on the extracellular surface within the tail portion of the bilayer attached to the intracellular surface O embedded with the phospholipid heads Page 3 of 7 Next Page Previous Page

Cholesterol is an integral part of plasma membranes. Based on its structure and characteristics, where is it found in the membrane? O on the extracellular surface within the tail portion of the bilayer attached to the intracellular surface O embedded with the phospholipid heads Page 3 of 7 Next Page Previous Page

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305073951

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter4: Cell Structure

Section: Chapter Questions

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