If a human cell were to increase the amount of cholesterol embedded within its plasma membrane which of the following would most likely happen?

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Increasing the amount of cholesterol embedded within the plasma membrane will make the membrane more stable, less fluid, and less permeable. This is because cholesterol molecules fit snugly between the phospholipids and reduce their movement, thus decreasing the membrane's fluidity. Additionally, cholesterol molecules can also interact with the fatty acid tails of the phospholipids, making them more rigid and stable. Thus, option D is the best choice.

If a Human Cell Were to Increase the Amount of Cholesterol