The Ability of Some Organisms to Alter Their Membrane Lipid

question 16

Short Answer

The ability of some organisms to alter their membrane lipid composition in response to temperature is known as ________.

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Definitions:

Firing Mechanism

The process or device responsible for initiating the discharge of a firearm or neuron's action potential in neurology.

Neuron

A nerve cell.

Lithium Intoxication

A potentially dangerous condition resulting from excessive levels of lithium in the blood, often due to overdose of lithium medication, characterized by nausea, tremor, and confusion.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of elevated mood or mania.