You have isolated a cell that is unable to produce cholesterol for its cell membranes. Which of the following defects is this cell most likely to have?

A) The cell will not be able to regulate the transportation of substances into and out of the cell.
B) The cell will burst as a result of osmosis.
C) The cell will be unable to transport nutrients.
D) The cell will not be able to communicate with other cells.
E) The cell membrane will not have the correct fluidity.


Answer: E

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