Cholesterol has a rigid fused-ring structure (page 454) and is found in phospholipid bilayers where it adds

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Cholesterol has a rigid fused-ring structure (page 454) and is found in phospholipid bilayers where it adds rigidity to cell membranes. Cholesterol contains both polar and non polar groups. Taking into account nonbonding intermolecular interactions, draw a schematic picture showing the probable orientation of a cholesterol molecule in the lipid bilayer.
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Organic Chemistry A Short Course

ISBN: 978-1111425562

13th edition

Authors: Harold Hart, Christopher M. Hadad, Leslie E. Craine, David J. Hart

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