What Function Do Cholesterol Molecules Serve Within the Cell Membrane

What function do cholesterol molecules serve within the cell membrane?

A) They act as transport highways for molecular movement into and out of the cell.
B) They allow for carbohydrate chains to extend beyond the cell membrane to communicate with other cells.
C) They stabilize the flexible bilayer structure to prevent breakage.
D) They allow the cell membrane to be selectively permeable by making the bilayer structure more flexible.

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