Unlike other lipids, steroids can diffuse through a cell membrane. False True
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Steroids are a type of lipid characterized by their four-ring structure. Cell membranes are primarily composed of a lipid bilayer, which consists of phospholipids and other lipids, such as cholesterol. Steroids, like other lipids, are hydrophobic, meaning they do Show more…
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