Question

A membrane consisting only of phospholipids undergoes a sharp transition from the crystalline form to the fluid form as it is heated. What would be the effect on this transition in a membrane containing 80% phospholipid and 20% cholesterol

Answer 1

Answer:

Having 20% cholesterol in a membrane would reduce the fluidity.

Explanation:

At high temperatures, cholesterol stabilizes the membrane and increases the melting point.