Rather than cholesterol, plants produce cholesterol-like compounds called phytosterols. Phytosterols have been shown to
A. substitute for cholesterol in the human body.
B. be readily absorbed in the human body.
C. lower blood cholesterol levels through unknown mechanisms.
D. be readily incorporated into cell membranes in the human body.
C
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