Cyclodextrins are a group of compounds capable of removing cholesterol from membranes. The effect most likely to have a large impact on cells as a result of cyclodextrin treatment would be
A. increased membrane fluidity at higher temperatures.
B. increased permeability of the membrane.
C. increased membrane fluidity at lower temperatures.
D. disruption of transmembrane protein structure.
E. increased concentration of transmembrane proteins.
Answer: A
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