The function of cholesterol in a cell membrane is to
A) act as a precursor to steroid hormones.
B) take part in the reactions that produce bile acids.
C) maintain structure because of its flat rigid characteristics.
D) attract hydrophobic molecules to form solid deposits.
E) none of the above
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Q45: All of the following are components of
Q46: A phospholipid with the phosphate ester group
Q47: The molecule shown can be classified as
Q48: Sphingomyelin is made of
A)sphingosine,a fatty acid,and phosphoryl
Q49: Phospholipids differ from fats and oils by
Q51: Lecithin is commonly used as a(an)
A)emulsifying agent.
B)lubricant.
C)drying
Q52: Which statement about cholesterol is not correct?
A)It
Q53: Upon hydrolysis,which of the following lipid types
Q54: Steroids are
A)simple esters of long chain alcohols
Q55: Phosphoglycerides differ from glycerides in that one
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