The component of an animal cell membrane that regulates the fluidity by stiffening the membrane at higher temperatures and preventing the membrane from freezing at lower temperatures is
A)cholesterol.
B)lipid in nature.
C)a steroid.
D)All of the choices are correct.

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Cholesterol is a steroid that regulates the fluidity of the animal cell membrane. It stiffens the membrane at higher temperatures, preventing it from becoming too fluid, and it prevents the membrane from freezing at lower temperatures.

The Component of an Animal Cell Membrane That Regulates the Fluidity