Steroid

Real World Example

Imagine trying to organize a stack of heavy books on a wobbly shelf; you need to balance and arrange them carefully to maintain stability. Similarly, steroids like cholesterol have a complex structure with four interlocking rings that provide stability and functionality to cell membranes. Just as the arrangement of books affects the stability of the shelf, the specific configuration of these four rings in a steroid determines how it interacts with other molecules, playing a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and fluidity of cell membranes.