Some lipid rafts are characterized by an accumulation of cholesterol. What does this mean for the fluidity of the raft domain?
A. These lipid rafts are more fluid than the
surrounding membrane at normal
temperatures.
B. These lipid rafts are less fluid than the
surrounding membrane at normal
temperatures.
C. These lipid rafts are equally fluid as the
surrounding membrane independent of
temperature.
D. These lipid rafts are less fluid than the
surrounding membrane at low temperatures.
Answer Key: B
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