Question

High cholesterol levels can cause heart health problems, however, it also interacts with the cell membrane. If cholesterol levels are very low, which of the following might happen? A. Proteins in the cell membrane will not stay in place and begin floating around B. The membrane would become unstable and burst open C. Lowers risk of diabetes D. The cell would operate more efficiently

Answer 1

If cholesterol levels are too low, then B) the membrane would become unstable and burst open.

The cholesterol that is found within cell membranes helps to maintain the cell membrane's structure and rigidity. If there is too little cholesterol, the cell membrane will become too fluid and not rigid enough.

Cholesterol is an essential part of a cell membrane and too little of it may cause serious consequences.