Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0815344546
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Chapter 11 - Membrane Structure - Questions - Page 382: Question 11-10 C

Answer

Bilayer would be more rigid, less fluid

Work Step by Step

A normal bilayer has viscosity similar to olive oil and a bilayer with the same lipids and saturated hydrocarbon tails would be similar to a more fatty substance. The bilayer becomes thicker, more rigid, and less fluid. High saturation increases the melting temperature.
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