2.2.2 - Sterols
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What is cholesterol classified as?
💡 Hint: Recall the category of lipids.
Name one function of cholesterol in cell membranes.
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature might affect cell membranes.
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What role does cholesterol play in maintaining membrane fluidity?
💡 Hint: Think about stabilization in temperature changes.
True or False: Cholesterol increases membrane permeability to small water-soluble molecules.
💡 Hint: Consider how cholesterol interacts with membrane components.
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Consider a hypothetical cell membrane with very low cholesterol levels. Predict how this would affect the membrane's functionality at extreme temperatures.
💡 Hint: Think about cholesterol's role as a stabilizer.
Analyze how changes in dietary cholesterol could impact overall health, particularly in cardiovascular systems.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how excess can lead to blockage, drawing parallels to the effects on health.
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