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So does cholesterol increase or decrease membrane fluidity? I've always thought it decreased fluidity because cholesterol fits inside the fluid unsaturated phospholipid fatty acid legs, making them less fluid. My Cliffnotes AP bio says that too.
However, sadly on Chad's last organic chemistry video, he says that cholesterol increases membrane fluidity.
Honestly, I think Chad is the only one I've heard say that cholesterol increases membrane fluidity. I'd hate to say that Chad is wrong, but he might be. What do you guys think?
However, sadly on Chad's last organic chemistry video, he says that cholesterol increases membrane fluidity.
Honestly, I think Chad is the only one I've heard say that cholesterol increases membrane fluidity. I'd hate to say that Chad is wrong, but he might be. What do you guys think?