All of the following statements about lipid bilayer membranes are correct, EXCEPT
A) cholesterol can decrease the fluidity of a membrane.
B) water molecules can diffuse through a lipid bilayer.
C) lipids can readily diffuse laterally in the membrane.
D) lipids can rotate end-over-end (Flip-Flop) easily.
E) all major components of a lipid membrane show asymmetric arrangement.
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