Which molecule helps maintain membrane fluidity in animal cells?
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Correct answer: Membrane cholesterol
Cholesterol modulates membrane fluidity by preventing phospholipids from packing too tightly or becoming too fluid. It is a key structural component of animal cell membranes.
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