Why can cholesterol act as a "fluidity buffer" in cell membranes?
A) It is slightly amphipathic because of the presence of one hydroxyl group.
B) It is slightly hydrophobic because of the presence of one hydroxyl group.
C) It is slightly hydrophobic because of the presence of one carboxyl group.
D) It is slightly amphipathic because of the presence of one carboxyl group.
E) It is slightly hydrophilic because of the presence of one hydrocarbon group.
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