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Debora [2.8K]
3 years ago
9

What is a word for a fat-soluble signal molecules that are derived from cholesterol.

Biology
1 answer:
SVEN [57.7K]3 years ago
5 0
<span>Cell membrane is comprised of phospholipids (its major component ) which can create lipid bilayers because of their  water attracting characteristics.  Another lipid inside the cell membrane is </span>cholesterol, <span>which makes the cell membrane more fluid. Cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance found in all cells of the body. </span>
<span>When you have a high cholesterol, it can create a plaque in your arteries thus, develop a high risk of heart disease. People who have high cholesterol has a greater possibility to acquire coronary heart diseases.</span>
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