What is the function of cholesterol in the plasma membrane?

A. To make the membrane more resistant to freezing
B. To increase the fluidity of the membrane
C. To form receptor molecules
D. To restrict the entry of most molecules
E. To maintain rigidity of the plasma membrane


Answer: B

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