Q3 - Membrane Fluidity and Gel-to-Fluid Transition
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Q3. Two figures depict the gel-to-fluid transition temperature (Tm) of three membrane types and the effect of chain length and double bonds on fatty acid Tm. Mark the correct statement.
a Animals living in sub-zero habitats most likely have fewer double bonds with a chain length of 10 C atoms or more. b Membranes with oleate enriched fatty acids are essential for homeotherms living in tropical climates. c Curves I and II represent membranes of terrestrial animals while III represents aquatic animals. d Membranes with higher stearate content are likely to be less fluidic than those with higher oleate content.
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