Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 11 - Membrane Structure - Questions - Page 382: Question 11-18 A

Answer

A. Antarctic fish

Work Step by Step

Polar bears and fish from the Antarctic live in extremely frigid conditions, where an excess of unsaturated phospholipids could impair the fluidity of their membranes. In order to preserve their structure and function at low temperatures, they are more likely to have a higher percentage of saturated phospholipids in their membranes.
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