Cholesterol is a major component of cell membranes. The function of cholesterol is to prevent the fatty acid chains from sticking together, making the bilayer more stable. Based on this information, which group of macromolecules does cholesterol belong?

Question

Cholesterol is a major component of cell membranes. The function of cholesterol is to prevent the fatty acid chains from sticking together, making the bilayer more stable. Based on this information, which group of macromolecules does cholesterol belong?
Responses

Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates

Lipids
Lipids

Amino acids
Amino acids

Proteins

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Cholesterol belongs to the group of macromolecules known as **Lipids**.