A Hibernating Animal Must Make Changes at the Cellular Level

question 140

Multiple Choice

A hibernating animal must make changes at the cellular level to prevent damage in colder temperatures.How might cell membranes of these animals be affected?

• A) Membranes would have increased cholesterol content.
• B) Saturated fatty acids would be more tightly packed to retain heat.
• C) Integral membrane proteins would increase in number.
• D) Fatty acids with longer tails would increase in number.
• E) Unsaturated fatty acids would replace saturated fatty acids.

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