Question

helps to prevent the fatty acid tails of the phospholipid layer from sticking together.

Group of answer choices

phospholipids

proteins

carbohydrates

cholesterol

Answer 1

The component that helps to prevent the fatty acid tails of the phospholipid layer from sticking together is **cholesterol**. Cholesterol is interspersed within the phospholipid bilayer of cell membranes and plays a crucial role in maintaining fluidity and stability, preventing the fatty acid tails from becoming too rigid or clumping together.