The cholesterol associated with animal cell membranes
A) is attached to membrane proteins and extends into the watery environment surrounding the cell.
B) helps to keep phospholipids from being too close to one another.
C) is an abnormality resulting from a diet high in cholesterol.
D) helps solidify the membranes when the room temperature is below freezing.

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Cholesterol helps to maintain proper fluidity of animal cell membranes by preventing phospholipids from packing too closely together. This is important for the proper functioning of the cell.

The Cholesterol Associated with Animal Cell Membranes