Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 11 - Membrane Structure - Questions - Page 382: Question 11-10 B

Answer

Bilayer is more fluid, less stable

Work Step by Step

Tails have less tendency to in to interact with one another and bilayers are less stable due to shorter tail. The forces that cause drive formation of bilayer would be lessened so the bilayer becomes thinner and more fluid, less stable..
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