Cholesterol is a monohydric secondary alcoholic compound. It is a white and crystalline substance. Cholesterol is insoluble in water, soluble in chloroform, benzene, ether and alcohol. Cholesterol content in plants is very low. Cholesterol is found in potato and potato. Cholesterol is the most abundant in the animal body.
Cholesterol function : It regulates cell membrane permeability. Helps in human blood flow. It reacts with fatty acids to form wax.