Question

Fluidity of the plasma membrane is a result of

A)Lots of water between membrane layers
B)Cholesterol in the membrane
C)Weakness in certain chemical bonds
D)The many transmembrane proteins

Answer 1

B)Cholesterol in the membrane

Step-by-step explanation:

Membrane fluidity is affected by fatty acids. More specifically, whether the fatty acids are saturated or unsaturated has an effect on membrane fluidity. ... Membrane fluidity is also affected by cholesterol. Cholesterol can make the cell membrane fluid as well as rigid.