Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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Chapter 2 - The Chemistry of Biology - Visual Connections - Bloom's Level 5: Evaluate - Page 54: 1

Answer

Cholesterol increases the stiffness of the membrane at higher temperatures.

Work Step by Step

When temperature is increased, cholesterol will interfere in the functioning of fatty acids, which makes the outer layer of membrane less fluid and more stiff.
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