What distinguishes the lipid composition of bacterial cell membranes from animal cell membranes?

• A. Bacterial cell membranes contain triacylglycerols, while animal cell membranes do not.
• B. Bacterial cell membranes contain sphingolipids, while animal cell membranes contain phospholipids.
• C. Animal cell membranes contain cholesterol, while bacterial cell membranes do not.
• D. Animal cell membranes lack glycolipids, whereas bacterial cell membranes are rich in them.

Answer: (C)