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What is the role of sterol in cell membrane?

Options

  1. AStability
  2. BCommunication with other cells
  3. CSecretion
  4. DTransport

Correct answer

A. Stability

Step-by-step solution

The role of sterol in cell membrane is to provide stability. Steroles are steroids with 8-10 carbon long aliphatic side chain at carbon 17 and at least one alcoholic hydroxyl. Cholesterol ( C ₂₇ H ₄₅ OH ) is a common sterol found in many animal cell membranes.

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