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@bergamotley You have unearthed one of the great questions being researched right now. Lipids are very complicated, cholesterol more so. 7:37 AM Jun 10th, 2010 via web in reply to bergamotley
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@bergamotley well, cholesterol is not a polymer like proteins or nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) are. They are more like hormones or fats. 10:21 AM Jun 7th, 2010 via web in reply to bergamotley
@bergamotley You know, that is a great question. The physiology of cholesterol is a bit of an enigma. Something I have also wondered. 7:41 PM Jun 6th, 2010 via web in reply to bergamotley
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