Archaea Have Molecules with Reactive Side Chains in Their Plasma

question 62

Multiple Choice

Archaea have molecules with reactive side chains in their plasma membrane, so the tails of archaeal phospholipids form covalent bonds with one another. As a result, the plasma membrane is ____.

• A)more hydrophobic
• B)less rigid
• C)less fluid
• D)more fragile
• E)easily disturbed

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