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 D

Answer

Bilayers would be more fluid, thinner, more permeable

Work Step by Step

The lipids pack together less and there are more gaps, thus the bilayer is more fluid, thinner, more permeable. Membrane becomes less ordered and may have lower mechanical stability.
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