Free Flashcard From Chapter 7
Question:
Which of the following factors would tend to increase membrane fluidity?
A) a greater proportion of unsaturated phospholipids
B) a greater proportion of saturated phospholipids
C) a lower temperature
D) a relatively high protein content in the membrane
E) a greater proportion of relatively large glycolipids compared with lipids having smallermolecular masses
Answer:
A) a greater proportion of unsaturated phospholipids