Lipid rafts are thought to be discrete membrane regions that contain high concentrations of
A) phosphatidylinositol.
B) gangliosides.
C) phosphatidylcholine.
D) cholesterol.

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Lipid rafts are membrane regions that contain high concentrations of cholesterol, which helps to stabilize and organize the membrane. Gangliosides are also commonly found in lipid rafts, while phosphatidylinositol and phosphatidylcholine are more widely distributed throughout the membrane.

Lipid Rafts Are Thought to Be Discrete Membrane Regions That