Cyclodextrins are a group of compounds capable of removing cholesterol from membranes.The effect most likely to have a large impact on cells as a result of cyclodextrin treatment would be
A)increased concentration of transmembrane proteins.
B)increased permeability of the membrane.
C)increased membrane fluidity at lower temperatures.
D)increased membrane fluidity at higher temperatures.
E)disruption of transmembrane protein structure.

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Cyclodextrins are known to increase membrane fluidity by inserting themselves into the lipid bilayer. This means that the membrane will become more fluid and flexible, which is particularly noticeable at higher temperatures. Therefore, the most likely effect of cyclodextrin treatment on cells would be an increase in membrane fluidity at higher temperatures.

Cyclodextrins Are a Group of Compounds Capable of Removing Cholesterol