Question

Which part of cholesterol molecule is not embedded in the lipid bilayer?

a.

Hydroxyl end of cholesterol

b.

Entire molecule of cholesterol

c.

Hydrophobic rings

d.

Hydroxyl end and 1⁄4th of the hydrophobic rings

Answer: (a).Hydroxyl end of cholesterol

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