Which of the Following Changes Would You Expect to Increase

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes would you expect to increase the phase transition temperature of a synthetic bilayer composed of phosphatidylserine?

• A) Incorporation of phospholipids with longer fatty acid chains.
• B) Introduction of double bonds in the fatty acids.
• C) Addition of cholesterol.
• D) Removal of serine from the head group.
• E) None of the above.

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