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What is the role of sterol in cell membrane?

A

Stability

B

Communication with other cells

C

Secretion

D

Transport

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The role of sterol in cell membrane is to provide stability. Steroles are steroids with 8-10 carbon long aliphatic side chain at carbon 17 and at least one alcoholic hydroxyl. Cholesterol `(C_(27)H_(45)OH)` is a common sterol found in many animal cell membranes.
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