Which of the following increases the strength of the hydrophobic interactions in lipid bilayers and thus makes them less permeable to polar molecules?

A) the presence of double bonds
B) increasing temperature
C) removing cholesterol
D) increasing length of the hydrocarbon chains


Answer: D

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