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Not really, no. Cholesterol's main role is not related to energy storage.

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What is the name of the part on both the animal and plant cell which is the energy store for the cell?

Vacuole


What is the difference between plant cell and animal cell?

Plant cells have cell walls, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and larger vacuoles compared to animal cells. Animal cells do not have cell walls, chloroplasts, or large vacuoles. Additionally, plant cells store energy as starch, while animal cells store energy as glycogen.


What major chemical that functions to stiffen cell membranes and thus regulates the fluidity of the animal cell membrane is what?

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What is a function of cholesterol that is not harmful?

as a component of animal cell membranes


The cell membrane of animal cells contains which lipid not seen in plant cells?

Cholesterol is the lipid that is found in the cell membrane of animal cells but not in plant cells. Cholesterol helps maintain the fluidity and stability of the cell membrane in animals by reducing its permeability to certain molecules.


What are the three main types of liids found in cells?

The three main types of lipids found in cells are phospholipids, cholesterol, and triglycerides. Phospholipids are a major component of cell membranes, cholesterol plays a role in cell membrane structure and function, and triglycerides store energy for the cell.


What would an animal do without its cell's?

it would not be able to functionlike store food and waste or energy


What are the elements of fat?

Elements of Lipids or Fat are: 1. Fat- store energy 2. Steroid- hormone, cholesterol 3. Phospholipids- cell membrane


Does cholesterol adhere to the extracellular surface of animal cell plasma membrane?

No it does not.


What is A lipid found in animal cell membranes that reduces permeability and stiffens up the membrane?

The lipid you are referring to is cholesterol. Cholesterol is an essential component of animal cell membranes that helps maintain membrane integrity by reducing permeability and providing structural support.


What structures are present in the animal cell that were not present in the plant cell?

Animal cells have centrioles, lysosomes, and cholesterol in their cell membranes which are not present in plant cells.


What are the function in a animal cell?

An animals cell is ment to produce photosythisis. It has choloroplasts and a vacule to store food.An animal cell is ment to produce and store.