GENERAL,ORGANIC,+BIO.CHEM.-MINDTAP
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Chapter 19.10, Problem 4QQ
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Interpretation: The biochemical function for the cholesterol present in cell membranes has to be stated.
Concept introduction: Cholesterol is a type of membrane lipids. One of the components of cell membranes is cholesterol. It is the most abundant steroid in the human body. It regulates the rigidity of cell membranes.
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GENERAL,ORGANIC,+BIO.CHEM.-MINDTAP
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