How Do the Cell Membranes of a Hibernating Animal Change

question 113

Multiple Choice

How do the cell membranes of a hibernating animal change in colder temperatures?

• A) Cholesterol content is increased.
• B) Saturated fatty acids are more tightly packed.
• C) Integral membrane proteins increase in number.
• D) Unsaturated fatty acids make up more of the lipid composition.
• E) Fatty acids with longer tails increase in number.

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